In Class

Encaustic Workshop (1 session)

High School – Adult | Beginners

Instructor: Juliette Montague

Saturday, October 19

10:00am – 5:00pm

Learn basic encaustic collage, assemblage, and image making techniques to expand your mixed media art making! Supplies are provided by the instructor; you are welcome to bring any collage materials or embeds you would like to use in your creations. Please bring 1-2 wooden surfaces to work on.

FEE: $105

This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

Drawing/Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

Materials Provided by Instructor apart from wooden surface to work on

Shibori Dye Workshop (2 sessions)

High School – Adult |Beginner- Intermediate

Instructor: Juliette Montague

(Fall #1) Saturdays, September 21^st & September 28^th

10:00am – 2:00pm

Learn the fascinating art of shibori dyeing! In this workshop, explore shibori from many angles; you’ll learn several different shibori techniques and dye a few things from napkins and tea towels to aprons and t-shirts. What is shibori? It’s a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), and in this class you’ll get an in-depth look at several of them. The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic shibori and an overview of some of the patterns you can create. Then, you’ll dye a dinner napkin to try your hand and get a feel for the technique. Once you start to get the hang of things, you’ll put your knowledge to work as you dye 2-3 of your own items.  Items to dye must be 100% cotton, silk, or other natural fiber, white, and should be small- or medium-sized items. Ideal items include t-shirts, silk scarves, tanks, leggings, napkins, canvas tote bags, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. Please do not bring large items like curtains or bed sheets, as there will not be enough space to accommodate large pieces. Old items with stains are ideal, as the stains can be covered with dye!  Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. You will love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results. Join up for an amazing afternoon of shibori magic!

FEE: $100

Drawing/Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

// Outdoors at the MAC

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $30

Image Credit: Juliette Montague

EMBOSSabilities! Workshop (2 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Juliette Montague

(Fall #2) Saturdays, November 2^nd & November 16^th

10:00am – 2:00pm

Embossing, also known as blind embossing, is a beautiful printmaking technique that involves pressing deep textures into paper. In this experimental workshop, you will create small blind embossed prints. There is no ink involved, so the emphasis is on creating texture and playing with light and shadow creating subtle and dynamic images that change with the angle of light. Sometimes inspiration blossoms when your choices are limited, and if you are used to printing with color, blind embossing will stretch your understanding of the printed surface, introducing sculptural elements into your printmaking. In the first workshop day, you will spend the first half of the workshop creating designs with a variety of materials and the second half printing the designs onto paper. In the second workshop you will create more designs to emboss and/or bring designs you have created throughout the week. This is a great way to create personal notecards too!

FEE: $100

Painting/Drawing Studio, 2^nd Level

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $20

Image Credit: Juliette Montague

Witches’ Brew: Libations Poetry (1 session)

21 and Older | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Susann Moeller

(Fall #2) Saturday, November 2 

5:00pm-7:00pm

A Different Type of Witch’s Brew, gather around the cauldron of award-winning poet Susann Moeller for poetic libations as you create a witch’s brew in tandem with a poem. In preparation of ghosts and ghouls, you will be conjuring literary spirits while preparing two alcohol-infused beverages. In turn, these libations will inspire you to compose a poem that has you “drink your own words” complemented by light snacks.

FEE: $25

Master Classroom, Main Level

Please bring a notebook & writing utensil

Fall Holiday Edition: Writing About Ourselves and Family (4 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Sara Abou Rashed

(Fall #2) Saturdays, October 19 – November 16 (No Class 11/9) 

10:00am-11:30am

This is not a typical creative writing class, but an opportunity for self-exploration through creative expression. We will use writing, performance, art activities and peer workshopping to recharge creatively and know ourselves and our origins at a deeper level. Writing about family can be particularly challenging, so we will read and learn about navigating emotions around memories, family, language, places, identity and all that makes us who we are. Class sessions include time for writing and feedback.

FEE: $60

Master Classroom, Main Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $15

Please bring a notebook & writing utensil

Photography and Journaling (5 sessions)

Adult | Beginner-Intermediate

Instructor: Laura Bendoly

(Fall#1) Tuesdays, September 10 – October 8

10:00am – 12:00pm

In a bound journal, students will create a miniature photo gallery with side-by-side written meditations. Photos will be those you shoot at home as well as some that we capture on photo walks during class time. Pictures might be still life, large landscape, black & white, or full color. We will workshop images as a group for edit and revision. Then we will craft meditations to go with selections of those photos. Your finished product is a gallery-journal that demonstrates a way to consider observing the world around you, making poetry from the everyday with yourself as narrator, central to the whole, the anchor on which your gallery holds. Students are responsible for saving 15-30 images on a thumb drive, being ready to workshop their photos with a group, and bringing in a durable paper-bound journal for free writing exercises. You can use any DSLR or cell phone camera as long as you can save and export files in a JPG and photoshop (PNG) file. You are encouraged to use an editing suite (phone or computer) and be ready to spend sufficient time between class meetings to take more photos and make edits to photography and narrative writing.

FEE: $100

Master Classroom, Main Level

Supply List

Image Credit: Laura Bendoly

Soul Work (5 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Lee Ann Lander

(Fall#1) Fridays, September 13 – October 11 

3:00pm-5:00pm

Have you ever said, “Oh I’m not an artist” or “I’m just not creative”? This class is designed to reconnect you to the creative person you left behind in grade school. We will use a variety of mediums including, but not limited to acrylics, watercolor, pastels, collage, found and natural materials, stencils, and written words. All in the intention of guided sessions of playing with a variety of materials.

FEE: $135

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $25

Image Credit: Blogspot

Soul Work (5 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Lee Ann Lander

(Fall#2) Wednesdays, October 16 – November 13

3:00pm-5:00pm

Have you ever said, “Oh I’m not an artist” or “I’m just not creative”? This class is designed to reconnect you to the creative person you left behind in grade school. We will use a variety of mediums including, but not limited to acrylics, watercolor, pastels, collage, found and natural materials, stencils, and written words. All in the intention of guided sessions of playing with a variety of materials.

FEE: $135

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $25

Image Credit: Blogspot

Witches’ Brew: Libations Poetry (1 session)

21 and Older | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Susann Moeller

(Fall #2) Saturday, November 2 

5:00pm-7:00pm

A Different Type of Witch’s Brew, gather around the cauldron of award-winning poet Susann Moeller for poetic libations as you create a witch’s brew in tandem with a poem. In preparation of ghosts and ghouls, you will be conjuring literary spirits while preparing two alcohol-infused beverages. In turn, these libations will inspire you to compose a poem that has you “drink your own words” complemented by light snacks.

FEE: $25

Master Classroom, Main Level

Please bring a notebook & writing utensil

Contemporary Dance for Seniors (10 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Katherine Moore, on behalf of Perennial Movement Group

Tuesdays, September 10 – November 12

10:00am – 11:00am

Movement classes are specifically designed for adults over 50 and taught by instructor Katherine Moore. Using principles from ballet, contemporary, and improvisation dance, class exercises cultivate strength, coordination, range of motion, flexibility, and creative skills. These dance activities also challenge the brain by connecting thinking and moving, helping to maintain or enhance cognitive functions such as memory. Participants of all physical abilities, whether completely new to dance or returning after many years, experience the physical and cognitive benefits of dance alongside other older adults in a supportive community. Seated and standing movement are both welcome.

FEE: $115

Dance Studio, Lower Level

Flamenco Classes on Tuesday Evenings at the MAC

Flamenco Tuesdays in Worthington
Location: The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Columbus, OH 43085
Classes Open for Ages 10 – Adult

Fall 2024 Class Dates:
8 Tuesdays starting September 10, 2024

• September: 10, 17, 24

• October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

   

Class Schedule:

• 5:30 PM: Castanet Technique (seated and standing, skill building)

• 6:30 PM: New Beginners and Level 1 Flamenco Technique (drop-in option available)

• 7:30 PM: Beginners and Level 1B+ Flamenco Technique

Multiple Class Discount: 5% off if you take 2 or more classes.
Class prices are listed on the registration form.

Please visit the U Will Dance Studio website for more information and steps on how to enroll!

Choose Your Own Adventure Art Club (10 sessions)

Grades 6 – 8 | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Leigh Foust

Thursdays, September 12 – November 14

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Calling all middle school creatives! Join Art Club, a creative space for students interested in art regardless of skill level. Each week will feature a different artistic lesson or technique cultivated from the specific interests of the class as well as basic principles of design.

FEE: $225

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Creative Hand Sewing (5 sessions)

Grade 3 – 8 | Beginner

Instructor: Yani Sheng

(Fall #2) Fridays, October 18 – November 15

4:30pm-6:00pm

Let’s learn sewing! In this class, you will learn how to make cute pieces like animal plushies, wallets, purses, and pillows. This is a perfect beginner class for kids! (Please note a service dog will be attending some sessions.)

FEE: $120

Savage Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Digital Art: Procreate for Middle Schoolers (10 sessions)

Grades 6-8 | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Tuesdays, September 10 – November 12

4:30pm-6:00pm

Mess-free digital programs offer up a whole new world of options for art-making. With an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Procreate, students will work on both classic fine arts skills and popular creative subjects such as character design and illustration.

FEE: $170

Master Classroom, Main Level

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $20-$40 (additional to cost of iPad and Apple Pencil)

Image Credit: Megan Jerbic

Digital Art: Procreate for Teens (10 sessions)

Grades 9-12 | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Saturdays, September 14 – November 16 (no class 11/9)

1:00pm-2:30pm

Mess-free digital programs offer up a whole new world of options for art-making. With an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Procreate, students will work on both classic fine arts skills and popular creative subjects such as character design and illustration.

FEE: $155

Master Classroom, Main Level

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $20-$40 (additional to cost of iPad and Apple Pencil)

Image Credit: Megan Jerbic

Family Fun Hand Sewing (3 sessions)

Parent and Child Workshop, Grades 1 and Up | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Yani Sheng

(Fall #2) Friday, October 18 – November 1

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Discover the joy of sewing class, where we craft unique plushies using felts and intricate embroidery threads. Suitable for students of all skills, our class emphasizes the development of hand-eye coordination, memory recall, and problem-solving abilities. Perfect for anyone seeking a relaxing yet engaging activity to enjoy with their children. (Please note a service dog may be present at some sessions.)

FEE: $90

Savage Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Family Pet Painting (1 session)

Parent and Child Workshop, Grades 1 and Up | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Yani Sheng

(Fall#1) Friday, October 4^th

7:00pm – 9:00pm

In this workshop, families or kids get to enjoy the freedom of painting from a sketch of your loving pet, whether dog, cat, fish, or bird! Each student will receive an image on canvas (pre-sketched by the teacher). You will learn how to mix your acrylic colors and have a great time painting your family pet! (Please note a service dog may be present at some sessions.)

FEE: $60

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Provided by Instructor/ Image of pet must be submitted to instructor before the workshop Deadline to submit photo of Pet to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org : September 27^th

Image Credit: Yani Sheng

Foam Clay Sculpture (10 sessions)

Grades 1 – 5 | Beginner

Instructor: Weiting Wei

Wednesdays, September 11 – November 13

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Foam clay is a kind of paper clay, referred to as ultra-light clay, it is comfortable, easier to knead, suitable for modeling, and extremely safe to use with children. It is a naturally air-dried, hand-made modeling material. Elementary school age children are the age group with strong curiosity, high learning enthusiasm, active thinking, and certain hands-on abilities. According to their age and psychological characteristics, the content of the course at this stage is to cultivate students’ hands-on ability and creativity.

FEE: $290

Master Classroom, Main Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Weiting Wei

Intro to Fashion: Walk the Runway (10 sessions)

Grades 3 -5 | Beginners

Instructor: Leigh Foust

Fridays, September 13 – November 15 

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Students will explore the world of fashion design from creating mood boards, learning fashion illustration, deconstructing existing garments, redesigning, and finally modeling them in an incredible runway show located on our fabulous MAC stage!

FEE: $225

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Let’s Write: Creative Writing for Kids (10 sessions)

Grades 3-5 | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Kristin Kummer

Tuesdays, September 10 – November 12

4:30pm – 5:45pm

Your creativity is limitless! Each week, students will concoct stories and play games that will spark the imagination. From writing for pets to saving our friends from giant bugs with only a spoon, students will have a chance to tell their own individual stories and also work collaboratively to make the most of their ideas. By the end of the term, students will be ready to continue exploring and expanding their creativity.

FEE: $165

Savage Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Let’s Write: Creative Writing for Middle Schoolers (10 sessions)

Grades 6 – 8 | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Kristin Kummer

Thursdays, September 12 – November 14

4:30pm – 5:45pm

Your creativity is limitless! Each week, students will concoct stories and play games that will spark the imagination. From writing for pets to saving our friends from giant bugs with only a spoon, students will have a chance to tell their own individual stories and also work collaboratively to make the most of their ideas. By the end of the term, students will be ready to continue exploring and expanding their creativity.

FEE: $165

Savage Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Minicomics Challenge (5 sessions)

Grades 3-5 | Beginner- Intermediate

Instructor: Jerzy Drozd

(Fall #2) Wednesdays, October 16 – November 13

4:00pm-5:30pm

Send your original character on their epic journey in a minicomic! Cartoonist Jerzy Drozd (Science Comics: Rockets) will share the secrets of finding your original characters’ voices, expressing the drama between them, and creating a believable world. Learn how professional cartoonists sort through creative chaos and finish their stories. In the end, you’ll have your first chapter of that graphic novel series you’ve been waiting to make.

FEE: $105

Master Classroom, Main Level

Image Credit: Jerzy Drozd

Oil Pastel Landscapes (10 sessions)

Grades 1 – 5 | Beginner

Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury

Wednesdays, September 11 – November 13

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Elevate your oil pastel skills while learning to draw different landscapes. This beginner’s level class for young kids, led by instructor Chayanica Choudhury is the perfect way for elementary school students to create landscape in an easy way. Learn to blend bold and bright oil pastels to create depth & shading.

FEE: $135

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Chayanica Choudhury

Slam Poetry & Performance (5 sessions)

Grades 9-12| All Skill Levels

Instructor: Sara Abou Rashed

(Fall #1) Wednesdays, September 11 – October 9

4:30pm-5:30pm

Whether your school has a poetry slam team or not, this class from poet Sara Abou Rashed will spark in you the energy and fun of writing and performing your own work! Slam poetry is a particular genre that engages our emotions and bodies into powerful, heartfelt performance. In this class, we’ll learn more about writing in this genre as well as how to become better on-stage performers and speakers, ending the class with your own performance! No experience necessary and you’ll leave with a slam poem of your own. FEE: $70

Master Classroom, Main Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Youth Oil Painting (5 sessions)

Grades 1 – 5 | Beginner – Intermediate

Instructor: Yani Sheng

(Fall #1) Tuesdays, September 10 – October 8

4:30pm – 6:00pm

A beginner to intermediate class for youth who would like to learn the basics of oil painting. Students will learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and blending. This class is a great way for youth to develop an understanding of this classic medium, where they are free to paint whatever inspires them while collaborating and socializing with their classmates! (Please note a service dog may be present at some sessions.)

FEE: $115

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Yani Sheng

Youth Oil Painting (5 sessions)

Grades 1 – 5 | Beginner – Intermediate

Instructor: Yani Sheng

(Fall#2) Tuesdays, October 15 – November 12

4:30pm – 6:00pm

A beginner to intermediate class for youth who would like to learn the basics of oil painting. Students will learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and blending. This class is a great way for youth to develop an understanding of this classic medium, where they are free to paint whatever inspires them while collaborating and socializing with their classmates! (Please note a service dog may be present at some sessions.)

FEE: $115

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Yani Sheng

Youth Paper Quilling (10 sessions)

Grades 1 – 5 | Beginner

Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury

Thursdays, September 12 – November 14

6:00pm – 7:00pm

The objective of this workshop is to learn paper quilling in an easy way. Paper quilling is the art of cutting paper into long thin strips, rolling, and pinching the pieces into different shapes, and then gluing the shapes together to form decorative art. Paper quilling projects can be used to decorate cards, boxes, gift bags, picture frames, or even be made into 3D stand-alone art pieces.

FEE: $135

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Chayanica Choudhury

Ceramics: Pitchers & Mugs (5 sessions)

15-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Marty Shuter

(Fall #1) Thursdays, September 12 – October 10

6:00pm – 9:00pm

We will meld sculptural elements to the form and function of tableware. Think of a rooster pitcher, a cat mug, a tree planter, or a citrus teacup. Come with your own ideas or work on class projects. No experience necessary. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $175

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Ceramics: Plates & Trays (5 sessions)

15-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Marty Shuter

(Fall #2) Thursdays, October 17 – November 14

6:00pm – 9:00pm

This class will focus on holiday-inspired serving dishes. We will use the new forms we have for plates and trays with rims, and explore sgrafitto, patterning, and low-level relief. Come with your own ideas or work on class projects. No experience necessary. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $175

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Ceramics: Vases and Lidded Boxes (7 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Julie Miller

Fridays, September 13 – October 25

10:00am – 1:00pm

We will create various hand-built vases and lidded boxes, focusing on surface design, especially botanical designs. Students are to bring leaves to class to use when decorating. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $245

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Raku Workshop (3 sessions)

Adult | Intermediate – Advanced

Instructor: Beth Dekker

(Fall #2) Tuesdays, October 29 & November 5 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (At the MAC)

Saturday, November 16 from 9:00am-3:00pm (at the Kiln Room)

Try your hand at Raku Firing! We’ll learn about the four main types of raku and learn to create forms that highlight the raku glazes and process. Students may throw or build up to 3 pieces to be fired at the end of the workshop. We’ll meet in the MAC ceramics studio for the first two sessions, October 29 & November 5, to create our pieces. The third session will take place at the Kiln Room in downtown Columbus, on November 16 from 9AM to until firings are complete (likely 3PM).

FEE: $200

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

*Class fee includes price of firing 3 pieces*

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (10 sessions) (Wednesday PM)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Anne Vasser

Wednesdays, September 11 – November 13

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Come and join the fun while exploring the basics of wheel thrown pottery and how it is made. Wheel-thrown forms will be discussed, analyzed, demonstrated, and produced. New students will acquire a basic understanding of the potter’s wheel and how to use it safely. Continuing students will refine their wheel throwing techniques and explore surface decorations. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.

FEE: $350

This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Anne Vasser

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Tuesday PM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Stacey Besst

Tuesdays, September 10 – October 22

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Beginners learn the basic skills necessary to make functional ceramic pieces, trimming and glaze application. Intermediate/advanced students refine your skills while learning new and exciting techniques. Receive one-on-one time with the instructor during each class. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $245

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (8 sessions) (Wednesday AM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Beth Dekker

Wednesdays, September 11 – November 6 (no class 10/2)

10:00am – 1:00pm

Students will learn to develop skills and techniques in ceramics utilizing the pottery wheel. Students will focus on creating functional form including but not limited to: cylinders, bowls, plates, cups, vases, etc. Students will also learn ceramic decorating techniques such as carving, slip design, staining, underglaze, and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $280

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Beth Dekker

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Tuesday PM Fall #2) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Tuesday, October 15 – November 12

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Friday AM Fall #2) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Friday, October 18 – November 15

10:00am – 1:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Tuesday PM Fall #1) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Tuesday, September 10 – October 8

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday AM Fall #2) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Thursday, October 17 – November 14

10:00am – 1:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Wednesday AM Fall #1) (4 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Wednesday, September 18 – October 9

10:00am – 1:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $40

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Alternative Photography Lumen Printing Workshop (1 session) (August 10^th)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Leslie Norman

Saturday, August 10^th

11:00am – 2:00pm

Rain Date: Saturday, August 17th 11:00am-2:00pm

Alternative Photography Lumen Printing Supply List Lumen printing is a historic photographic process that goes back to the mid 1800’s. In this class we will utilize plants and flowers to create unique prints with silver gelatin paper and black and white photo chemistry using UV light from the Sun (or a lightbox in case of rain). We will experiment with different chemicals, time duration, and other factors that influence the final print. No prior photography experience required. We will be working in normal light conditions.

FEE: $45

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $5-15

Basics of Drawing (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Thursdays, August 1 – August 29

6:00pm – 9:00pm

In this class, we are going to learn how to create drawings with graphite.  You will learn how to create a still life drawing, tackle portraits from a figure model, and learn the basics of understanding values, light, and shadow. This class will also utilize studio space and time to bring art projects from home to further complete them in the class.

FEE: $175

Drawing and Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

Supply Lists

Approx. Cost of Materials: $60

Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Basics of Watercolor (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Are you ready to explore the traditional way of watercolor? We are going to learn, improve, and understand the ratios of pigment/water, the use of layering different hues, and how they mix and complement each other. During the weeks of this term, we are going to study still life, human figure, and the landscape from direct observation. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of wet on dry, wet on wet, and other watercolor techniques.

FEE: $175

Drawing and Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

Supply List

Approx. Cost of Materials: $100-170

Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Basics of Watercolor: Intermediate (5 sessions)

Adult | Intermediate

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Wednesdays, July 31 – August 28

6:00pm – 9:00pm

“Basics of Watercolor: Intermediate” is a dynamic and immersive class designed for intermediate-level watercolor enthusiasts looking to elevate their skills. Led by Antonio Gonzalez, this course delves deeper into advanced color mixing, composition techniques, and texture creation, allowing students to unlock their creativity and refine their artistic style. Through hands-on practice and personalized guidance, participants will gain confidence in their abilities and develop a deeper understanding of the nuances of watercolor painting. Join us on a journey of artistic exploration and taking your watercolor skills to new heights!

FEE: $175

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $150-200

Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Becoming Who We Are: Writing for Creative Discovery (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Sara Abou Rashed

Thursdays, August 1 – August 29

5:30pm – 8:00pm

This is not a typical creative writing class, but an opportunity for self-exploration through creative expression. We will use writing, performance, art activities and group workshopping to recharge creatively and know our selves at a deeper level. Some themes to be explored will include your language(s) and identity, your context and community, places you’ve lived, your obsessions and nurturing your creative voice, among others. Class sessions include time for writing and peer-workshop for feedback.

FEE: $115

Master Classroom, Main Level

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Materials Needed: A journal and writing instrument

Ceramics: Salt and Pepper Shakers (4 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Marty Shuter

Thursdays, August 8 – August 29

6:00pm – 9:00pm

We will work on salt and pepper shakers, from the whimsical to the decorative, each set with a matching tray. Focus will be on both sculptural and slab built (maker’s choice), with an emphasis on form and function. Come with pictures of inspiration or be inspired in class. No experience necessary. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $148

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Clothed and Costumed Figure Drawing (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Clothing and costumes present unique challenges but add a layer of depth and storytelling to the figure. This class will go over different clothing fold types and give students time to draw from a clothed model every week. Various kinds of clothing and costumes will be included.

FEE: $195

Master Classroom, Main Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $25, model included in class fee

Contemporary Dance for Seniors (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Katherine Moore, on behalf of Perennial Movement Group

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

10:00am – 11:00am

Movement classes are specifically designed for adults over 50 and taught by instructor Katherine Moore. Using principles from ballet, contemporary, and improvisation dance, class exercises cultivate strength, coordination, range of motion, flexibility, and creative skills. These dance activities also challenge the brain by connecting thinking and moving, helping to maintain or enhance cognitive functions such as memory. Participants of all physical abilities, whether completely new to dance or returning after many years, experience the physical and cognitive benefits of dance alongside other older adults in a supportive community. Seated and standing movement are both welcome.

FEE: $60

Dance Studio, Lower Level

Intricate Motifs and Patterns (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

5:00pm – 6:00pm

The objective of this class is to learn intricate motifs and patterns through acrylic paint. Nature has incredible patterns. This class will focus on harnessing natural imagery to create pattern, some of which includes animals such as peacocks, fishes, and horses. This class welcomes all skill levels, as each class session will offer the opportunity to focus on a new motif.

FEE: $60

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $35-$55

Image Credit: Chayanica Choudhury

Intro to Digital Art: Procreate (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Discover a mess-free digital program that opens a whole new world of options for artmaking. With an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Procreate, students will learn about several common methods of working digitally as well as tools such as digital brushes, layers, blending modes, exporting images, and more. Students will leave the class with 3 to 5 finished digital art pieces.

FEE: $135

Master Classroom, Main Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: iPad Pro + Pencil (not included in cost), $22-45

Intro to Watercolor Painting Workshop (1 session)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Michelle Boerio

Tuesday, August 27^th

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Dive into watercolor painting in this one-time workshop with instructor Michelle Boerio. For anyone who wants to try watercolor painting but doesn’t know where to start, this workshop will help you practice the basic techniques of watercolor and create a painting.

FEE: $35

Drawing/Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

This workshop is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $40-55

Image Credit: Michelle Boerio

Line Art – Depth and Movement with Lines (4 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Lee Ann Lander

Saturdays, August 3 – August 24

10:00am – 12:00pm

Students will unlock the mystery of how to create movement and depth with the simplicity and cleanliness of just lines by doing practice strokes, building muscle memory, and gaining confidence with hand movement. By learning a few simple techniques, students will be encouraged to create unique works that create the illusion of a 3D effect. By the end of class, students will have at least 3 or more finished pieces.

FEE: $80

Master Classroom, Main Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $40-$50

Image Credit: Lee Ann Lander

Mixed-Media Acrylic Painting Workshop (1 session)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Michelle Boerio

Wednesday, August 28^th

10:00am – 1:00pm

Get experimental with acrylic painting in this one-time workshop. We’ll use non-traditional tools like trowels, sponges, marbles as well as mixed-media materials like collage, pastel, and ink to create an expressive acrylic painting. Students will have the option to add collaged shapes and/or magazine photos to their paintings. This class is appropriate for painters of any level.

FEE: $35

Drawing/Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

This workshop is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $40-60

Image Credit: Michelle Boerio

Oil Painting (4 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Wednesdays, July 31 – August 28 (no class 08/14)

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Learn how to paint using oils. We will cover painting materials, how to start a painting, mix colors and apply paint. This is a studio class and geared toward new students and continuing oil painting students. Students can work from their own photos or their own still life setups. Students will receive individual attention according to their experience level. Each week we continue to learn about glazing, palette knife work, etc. Returning students work on their individual paintings with instructor’s help if needed.

FEE: $145

Drawing and Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-75

Image Credit: Angela Gage

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday AM) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Thursdays, August 1 – August 29

10:00am – 1:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday PM) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Thursdays, August 1 – August 29

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Tuesday AM) (5 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

10:00am – 1:00pm

Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.

FEE: $50

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Plein Air in the Parks (1 session) (Downtown Worthington)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Tuesday, August 20

9:00am – 12:00pm

Let’s try Plein Air Painting where we will be leaving the four walls of a studio behind to experience drawing in live landscape. During this session, the class will venture to Downtown Worthington, with an array of sights, some of which include tree-lined streets and American flags on every downtown lamppost. Students are encouraged to work in any medium that they would like.

FEE: $40

(In the event that weather doesn’t permit outside, 10am-1pm): Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-75

Photograph Credit: Jack Schultz

Plein Air in the Parks (1 session) (Heritage Park Westerville)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Tuesday, July 30

9:00am – 12:00pm

Let’s try Plein Air Painting where we will be leaving the four walls of a studio behind to experience drawing in live landscape. During this session, the class will venture to Heritage Park Westerville, a community space known for its sports fields, playgrounds, and an old-fashioned barn. Students are encouraged to work in any medium that they would like.

FEE: $40

(In the event that weather doesn’t permit outside, 10am-1pm): Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-75

Photo Credit: Visit Westerville

Plein Air in the Parks (1 session) (Highbanks Park)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Tuesday, August 27

9:00am – 12:00pm

Let’s try Plein Air Painting where we will be leaving the four walls of a studio behind to experience drawing in live landscape. During this session students will venture to Highbanks Park, a park named for its steep banks along the Olentangy River, the park’s most unique feature. Students are encouraged to work in any medium that they would like.

FEE: $40

(In the event that weather doesn’t permit outside, 10am-1pm): Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-75

Image Credit: Highbanks Metro Park

Plein Air in the Parks (1 session) (Park of Roses)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Tuesday, August 6

9:00am – 12:00pm

Let’s try Plein Air Painting where we will be leaving the four walls of a studio behind to experience drawing in live landscape. During this session, the class will venture to the Park of Roses, also known as the Whetstone Park of Roses, which is considered one of the largest public rose gardens in the U.S. Students will be surrounded by more than 12,000 roses. Students are encouraged to work in any medium that they would like.

FEE: $40

(In the event that weather doesn’t permit outside, 10am-1pm): Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-75

Photo Credit: Experience Columbus

Simplified Forms (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Emily Hirtle

Fridays, August 2 – August 30

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Translating your ideas into your chosen material simply requires skill, an understanding of the materials you are working with, focus, and patience with yourself. In this class, students will learn through instructor lectures, documentaries, pre-recorded demonstrations available to students in and out of class time, and time to work on your projects in class. The pre-recorded demonstrations will include watercolor, gouache, soft pastel, and oil painting in a direct method. There will be weekly presentations of contemporary and historical artists that approached simplification in their work and other styles of art as well. Students have the option of receiving an assignment or choosing a self-driven project. For those who would like to participate, the instructor will also provide individual critiques and group critiques.

FEE: $135

Drawing/Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $55-$120

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (5 sessions) (Wednesday AM)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Beth Dekker

Wednesdays, July 31 – August 28

10:00am – 1:00pm

Students will learn to develop skills and techniques in ceramics utilizing the pottery wheel. Students will focus on creating functional form including but not limited to: cylinders, bowls, plates, cups, vases, etc. Students will also learn ceramic decorating techniques such as carving, slip design, staining, underglaze and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $185

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Beth Dekker

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (5 sessions) (Wednesday PM)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Anne Vasser

Wednesdays, July 31 – August 28

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Come and join the fun while exploring the basics of wheel thrown pottery and how it is made. Wheel-thrown forms will be discussed, analyzed, demonstrated, and produced. New students will acquire a basic understanding of the potter’s wheel and how to use it safely. Continuing students will refine their wheel throwing techniques and explore surface decorations. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $185

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to llisanti@mcconnellarts.org to be added to the waitlist. 

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Anne Vasser

Wheel Thrown Teapots (5 sessions) (Tuesday PM)

Adult | Intermediate Skills

Instructor: Stacey Besst

Tuesdays, July 30 – August 27

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Do you like tea? Do you like clay? Good! Let’s learn how to make different types of tea vessels and nerd out about tea. This is an intermediate wheel throwing class; students should feel comfortable with centering and forming basic ceramic forms. We will learn to throw “off the hump,” make different types of lidded forms and even make a teapot or two. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $185

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee

World of Pastels (4 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Wednesdays, July 31 – August 28 (no class 08/14)

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Discover the vibrant color and textures that are pastels. Beginner and experienced students are welcome in this class where we will explore the fundamentals and the endless possibilities of this colorful medium.

FEE: $145

Drawing and Painting Classroom, 2nd Level

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Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-75

Writing for You: Adult Creative Writing Class (5 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Kristin Kummer

Wednesdays, July 31 – August 28

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Jumpstart your creativity! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, you’ll learn new techniques to generate ideas, develop characters, and craft compelling narratives. The class is custom-tailored to the needs of the students, so each term is different based on students’ interests. Our supportive and collaborative environment will encourage you to take risks and explore new genres and styles through a series of writing prompts, games, group storytelling, individual writing, and sharing our ideas and writing. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a newfound sense of confidence and excitement about your writing, ready to continue exploring and expanding your creativity. Join us and tap into your creativity in ways you never thought possible!

FEE: $110

Master Classroom, Main Level

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Materials Needed: A journal and writing instrument