Analog Collage Workshop (1 session)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Emily Morgan

Tuesday, May 13

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Join Emily Morgan of Lovely But Dead, and upcoming MAC corridor gallery artist, for an analog collage workshop exploring precision blade techniques, floral layering, and detecting shapes within the human form. All materials are provided for this workshop and are included in the workshop fee!

FEE: $40

Painting/ Drawing Studio, 2^nd Level

Image Credit: Neon Demon Photography

Click here to learn more about Emily Morgan’s upcoming MAC Exhibition Decomposition: Dusk Effect.

Intro to Mindful Art Workshop (March 29) (1 session)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Erin Scaia

Saturday, March 29th

1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn simple and fun mindful art practices that promote relaxation, stress relief, and an increased sense of well-being. These are exercises anyone can do regardless of skill level. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. It’s about the process, not the outcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to continue practicing mindfulness through art on your own.

FEE: $30

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $35

Supply List

Image Credit: Erin Scaia

Fabulous Floorcloths (2 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Juliette Montague

Saturdays, April 12 & April 26

10:00am – 2:00pm

Create your own beautiful hand-painted canvas floor covering using a variety of techniques such as stenciling, stamping and freehand painting, and finishing with a protective sealant. Before the invention of linoleum, the floorcloth enjoyed over two centuries as the trendiest floor covering. Floor cloths originated in France in the 1400s and

were introduced to the American colonies in the early 1700s. Originally made from recycled ships’ sails, they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early American homes. Because of their bright colors and interesting patterns, floorcloths were used as art in parlors, bedrooms and hallways.

Floorcloths are long lasting and are a great addition to add to your home decor!

FEE: $100

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $40

Supply List

Image Credit: Juliette Montague

Intro to Mindful Art Workshop (March 22) (1 session)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Erin Scaia

Saturday, March 22nd

1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn simple and fun mindful art practices that promote relaxation, stress relief, and an increased sense of well-being. These are exercises anyone can do regardless of skill level. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. It’s about the process, not the outcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to continue practicing mindfulness through art on your own.

FEE: $30

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level0

Approx. Cost of Materials: $35

Supply List

Image Credit: Erin Scaia

Intro to Mindful Art Workshop (April 5) (1 session)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Erin Scaia

Saturday, April 5^th

1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn simple and fun mindful art practices that promote relaxation, stress relief, and an increased sense of well-being. These are exercises anyone can do regardless of skill level. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. It’s about the process, not the outcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to continue practicing mindfulness through art on your own.

FEE: $30

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $35

Supply List

Image Credit: Erin Scaia

Exploring Food Comics (7 sessions)

Grades 3 – 5 | Beginner

Instructor: David Rickert

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Dive into the delicious world of food comics in this engaging and creative class! Food comics blend a love of cooking and a fascination with comics into works of art. Students will explore how comics can bring recipes and food stories to life, learn drawing techniques to illustrate ingredients and dishes, and create their very own illustrated recipes based on foods they love. This seven-session journey blends art, storytelling, and cultural appreciation to inspire budding artists and food enthusiasts alike. By the end of the class, students will have a personalized comic recipe to share and celebrate!

FEE: $140

Savage Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit:  Linda Yi

2025 WI/SPR Saturday Morning Musicals at McConnell Arts Center (MAC)

Join us at the McConnell Arts Center where we will spend 14 Saturday mornings developing life-long skills through theatre: creative collaboration, teamwork, speaking to audiences, critical thinking and more!  As a theatre team, our cast will adapt or write their own script, experience what it is like to audition for roles, understand aspects of costume and set design, all culminating to a final performance on the last day!

Dates: January 18 – April 26, 2025
Times: 9 am – 12 pm
Ages: 8-14

Performance Day:  Saturday, April 26 @ 11:00am

All tuition sales are final unless minimum enrollment is not reached, in which case refunds will be issued.

Health and Safety: Standard COVID-19 policy will be followed. Subject to change due to The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio, Columbus Public Health, and/or CDC advisory. Masks are required to be worn for the entirety of all classes covering the mouth and nose. Depending on the safety requirements at the time, students may perform without wearing masks unless a parent/guardian requires the mask to be worn during performances.

Ceramics: Handbuilding (7 sessions) (Youth)

Grades 4 – 8 | Beginners

Instructor: Audrey McCutchen

Saturdays, March 22 – May 3

10:00am – 11:00am

In this fun and creative ceramics class, students will explore a variety of hand-building techniques such as coiling, slab building, pinching, and more! Throughout the course, students will work on their own individual projects, receiving both independent time to experiment and personalized guidance from the instructor to help bring their ideas to life. Your clay, studio glazes, and tools are included in class fee.

FEE: $115

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Ceramics: Totems and Garden Whimsies (8 sessions) (Thursday PM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Marty Shuter

Thursdays, July 10 – August 28

6:00pm – 9:00pm

We will create totems and other whimsies for the garden. We will explore sculptural form and surface decoration, including low level relief and sgraffito. Class projects can be followed or used as ideas to help you express your individual art. Come with pictures of inspiration to be inspired in class. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee. Please note open studio hours for this term will be limited to Monday-Friday during business hours only, excluding holidays. (No Saturday hours will be available.)

FEE: $280

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Ceramics: Wheel and Hand-built Creations (7 sessions) (Wednesday PM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Audrey McCutchen

Wednesdays, June 4 – July 23 (no class 6/18)

6:00pm – 9:00pm

This class will walk you through several projects starting on the wheel, then modifying those forms into hand-built creations both functional and sculptural. There will be class projects that can be followed or used as inspiration for your own projects! Beginners welcome. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in the class fee. Please note open studio hours for this term will be limited to Monday-Friday during business hours only, excluding holidays. (No Saturday hours will be available.)

FEE: $245

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Tuesday PM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Stacey Besst

Tuesdays, June 3 – July 22 (no class 6/17)

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. Please note open studio hours for this term will be limited to Monday-Friday during business hours only excluding holidays. (No Saturday hours will be available.)

FEE: $245

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

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

Class Dates:
8 Tuesdays

January: 14, 21, 28
February: 4, 11, 18, 25
March: 4

We no longer offer drop-in since this is the 2nd term. Please arrange a private lesson if you are interested in learning Flamenco.

Class Schedule:

• 5:30 PM:Castanet Technique (seated and standing, skill building) All Levels. Great for Beginners!!!
• 6:30 PM:Guajiras Level 1B and Level 2 (with small fan) Continued Choreography
• 7:30 PM:Beginners and Level 1B+ Flamenco Technique Farrucas Continued Choreography

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!

NEWLY ADDED: Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Friday AM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Fridays, March 21 – May 2

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: $70

NEWLY ADDED: Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Friday PM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Fridays, March 21 – May 2

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: $70

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

NEWLY ADDED: Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday AM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

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: $70

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday PM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

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: $70

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Intro to Mindful Art Workshop (April 5) (1 session)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Erin Scaia

Saturday, April 5^th

1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn simple and fun mindful art practices that promote relaxation, stress relief, and an increased sense of well-being. These are exercises anyone can do regardless of skill level. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. It’s about the process, not the outcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to continue practicing mindfulness through art on your own.

FEE: $30

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $35

Supply List

Image Credit: Erin Scaia

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Adventures in Hand Papermaking (2 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

Instructor: Ron Shaull

Thursday May 8^th & Friday May 9^th

10:00am – 5:00pm

In this 2-day, hands-on workshop, learn how to transform natural plant fibers (cotton, corn husk, hemp and more) into flat sheets of beautiful paper using traditional low-tech Western papermaking methods – from pulping and sheet forming, to pressing and drying. Master a mould and deckle and explore artistic techniques such as laminations, veils, inclusions, pigments and knockouts. Create a stack of handmade paper to use as one-of-kind stationery, envelopes, and cards, or make unique material for your own bookmaking, printmaking, origami, collage and other visual arts. The instructor will provide all supplies and tools. No prior experience is necessary.

FEE: $215

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee & provided by instructor

Image Credit: Ron Shaull

Basics of Watercolor (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29  

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Are you ready for the traditional way of watercolor? We are going to learn, improve, and understand the ratios of pigment/water, the use of layering of 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 techniques. Beginners welcomed.

FEE: $245

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $100

Supply List

Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Cartooning for Adults (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Dan Gerdeman

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Cartooning for Adults invites participants to explore the creative world of cartoon art in a relaxed, engaging environment. Often, adults will say ‘I can’t draw a stick figure’: this class will dispel that myth. This workshop teaches the fundamentals of cartooning, including character design, exaggeration, facial expressions, and visual storytelling. With hands-on exercises, you’ll develop your own unique cartoon style, gain confidence in drawing, learning how to convey humor, emotion, and narrative through simple drawings. The session encourages creativity, self-expression, and a lighthearted approach to art, offering both instruction and playful experimentation. Leave with your own cartoon creations and the confidence to continue telling stories.

FEE: $135

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $25

Supply List

Image Credit: Dan Gerdeman

This class is currently full. A waitlist for this class can be accessed through the enrollment page.

Ceramics: Planters and Vases (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Marty Shuter

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

6:00pm – 9:00pm

We will create planters for your indoor plants, succulents, and air plants; and vases for flowers or purely for style. We will use our new extruder to create an unusual vase and explore surface decoration, including low relief, and sgraffito. Class projects can be followed or used as ideas to help you express your individual art. Come with pictures of your ideas 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: $245

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

Image Credit: “Beeware Vase”, photo and work by Marty Shuter

Creative Drawing for Adults (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Beginner- Intermediate

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Who says only kids are interested in drawing characters for illustration, comics, or games? In this 7 week beginning-intermediate class, students will learn the basics of drawing figures “from your head” and how to use references as a base for creative drawings.

FEE: $160

Master Classroom, Main Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $45

Supply List

Image Credit: Megan Jerbic

Exploring Food Comics (7 sessions)

Grades 3 – 5 | Beginner

Instructor: David Rickert

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Dive into the delicious world of food comics in this engaging and creative class! Food comics blend a love of cooking and a fascination with comics into works of art. Students will explore how comics can bring recipes and food stories to life, learn drawing techniques to illustrate ingredients and dishes, and create their very own illustrated recipes based on foods they love. This seven-session journey blends art, storytelling, and cultural appreciation to inspire budding artists and food enthusiasts alike. By the end of the class, students will have a personalized comic recipe to share and celebrate!

FEE: $140

Savage Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit:  Linda Yi

Fabulous Floorcloths (2 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Juliette Montague

Saturdays, April 12 & April 26

10:00am – 2:00pm

Create your own beautiful hand-painted canvas floor covering using a variety of techniques such as stenciling, stamping and freehand painting, and finishing with a protective sealant. Before the invention of linoleum, the floorcloth enjoyed over two centuries as the trendiest floor covering. Floor cloths originated in France in the 1400s and

were introduced to the American colonies in the early 1700s. Originally made from recycled ships’ sails, they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early American homes. Because of their bright colors and interesting patterns, floorcloths were used as art in parlors, bedrooms and hallways.

Floorcloths are long lasting and are a great addition to add to your home decor!

FEE: $100

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $40

Supply List

Image Credit: Juliette Montague

Foundations of Drawing (6 sessions)

High School-Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Angela Gage

Wednesdays, March 26 – April 30

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Learn the basics of drawing. We will work from still life setups and photographs. Techniques of using different drawing material, pencils, charcoal, pen, and ink will be discussed and tried.

FEE: $210

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $50

Supply List

Image Credit: Angela Gage

This class is currently full. You can access the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Guide to Landscape Painting (7 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Joseph Lombardo

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29

10:00am – 1:00pm

Learn the essential strategies of landscape painting. Each week addresses a new landscape challenge and the techniques to excel. Investigate trees, terrain, atmosphere, depth, water, sky, nocturnes, and figure in the landscape. We will use the direct painting approach and make a painting a day. This class is a good warm-up for the plein air painting season. It offers a chance to study the fundamentals of landscape painting in studio. Students paint from photographs. This course is a fresh look at landscape and will challenge painters of all levels. Only a positive attitude is required.

FEE: $250

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $150

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Image Credit: Joseph Lombardo, ‘Neighborhood Nocturne,’ 30×48″ oil.

Intro to Digital Art: Procreate (6 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29 (no class 3/25)

6:30pm – 9:00pm

Mess-free digital programs offer up a whole new world of options for art-making. With an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Procreate app, students will learn about several common methods of working digitally as well as tools such as digital brushes, layers, blending modes, and more.

FEE: $140

Master Classroom, Main Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $22 (Students bring their own iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate App. Please have the app pre-installed before class).

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Image Credit: Megan Jerbic

Intro to Fashion: Walk the Runway (6 sessions)

Grades 3 – 5 | Beginners

Instructor: Leigh Foust

Fridays, March 21 – May 2  (no class 3/28)

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: $160

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Intro to Mindful Art Workshop (March 22) (1 session)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Erin Scaia

Saturday, March 22nd

1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn simple and fun mindful art practices that promote relaxation, stress relief, and an increased sense of well-being. These are exercises anyone can do regardless of skill level. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. It’s about the process, not the outcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to continue practicing mindfulness through art on your own.

FEE: $30

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level0

Approx. Cost of Materials: $35

Supply List

Image Credit: Erin Scaia

Intro to Mindful Art Workshop (March 29) (1 session)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Erin Scaia

Saturday, March 29th

1:00pm – 4:00pm

In this 3-hour workshop you will learn simple and fun mindful art practices that promote relaxation, stress relief, and an increased sense of well-being. These are exercises anyone can do regardless of skill level. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to do it. It’s about the process, not the outcome. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to continue practicing mindfulness through art on your own.

FEE: $30

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $35

Supply List

Image Credit: Erin Scaia

Minicomics Challenge (6 sessions)

Grades 3 – 5 | Beginner

Instructor: Jerzy Drozd

Wednesdays, March 19 – April 30, (no class 3/26)

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Send your original character on their epic journey in a minicomic! Cartoonist Jerzy Drozd (The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue) 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: $130

Master Classroom, Main Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Josh Ebert, Kris Arter

Modern Dance for Adults Over 50 (7 sessions)

Adults over 50 | Beginner

Instructor: Sarah Ramey, with the Perennial Movement Group

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29

10:00am – 11:00am

This dance class is specifically designed for adults over 50 and taught by Sarah Ramey. In this modern class, participants will cultivate strength, coordination, range of motion, and creative skills. These dance activities will also challenge the brain by connecting thinking and moving, helping to maintain or enhance cognitive functions such as memory. People of all physical abilities, whether completely new to dance or returning after many years, can experience the body and brain benefits of dance alongside other adults in a supportive community. Seated and standing dance are both welcome.

FEE: $80

Dance Studio, Lower Level

NEWLY ADDED: Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Friday AM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Fridays, March 21 – May 2

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: $70

NEWLY ADDED: Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Friday PM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Fridays, March 21 – May 2

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: $70

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Oil Painting (6 sessions)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Wednesdays, March 26 – April 30

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. We will go over glazing and palette knife work. Students paint from their own photos and will receive individual attention according to their experience level.

FEE: $210

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $50

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Image Credit: Angela Gage

Painting Seascapes (3 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Michelle Boerio

Wednesdays, April 16 – April 30

10:00am – 1:00pm

Create an oceanic landscape painting in this three-session class. We will practice the different components of a seascape painting from mixing colors to creating water and wave effects. Students are welcome to work in acrylic or oil paint.

FEE: $95

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $60

Supply List

Image Credit: Michelle Boerio

Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday PM) (7 sessions)

Adults | Any Skill Level

No Instructor

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

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: $70

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2^nd Level

Pilgrim at Tinker Creek (7 sessions)

Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Cody F. Miller

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

6:00pm – 9:00pm

A mixed media exploration using collagraphs and mono prints created in class. Students will develop an artistic vision in assembling collages. In producing collage, the artist must include/exclude, balance/imbalance, configure/reconfigure, and imaginatively enhance the various visual components of the work. Each project will be in response to a quote from Annie Dillard’s book ” Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.” The book is not required reading yet would be helpful.

FEE: $215

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $135

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Image Credit: Julie Miller

Raku Workshop (4 sessions)

Adult | Intermediate-Advanced (This class assumes that you are proficient with wheel throwing and/or hand-building pieces and that you have an understanding of how to properly construct and finish your pieces for safe firing.)

Instructor: Beth Dekker

Wednesdays, April 2, 9 , & 16: 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the MAC

Saturday April 26: 9:00am – 2:00pm 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. Pieces must be no larger than 6”x6″ and 10” tall in order to fit in the raku kiln and share the space. (You may bring more pieces, but there might not be time on the firing day to get them done. If this is the case, you can work with The Kiln Room directly for them to fire it at a later date at a per-item cost.)

We’ll meet in the MAC ceramics studio for the first 3 sessions, April 2, 9, and 16, to create our pieces. The final session will take place at the Kiln Room in downtown Columbus, on April 26 from 9AM to until firings are complete (around 2PM). Each student will have 20 hours of outside-of-class studio time to construct pieces.

FEE: $240

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

Image Credit: Beth Dekker

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (6 sessions) (Wednesday AM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Beth Dekker

Wednesdays, March 19 – April 30 (No Class 3/26)

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 altered form, carving, underglaze, and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time per session outside of class are included in the class fee.

FEE: $210

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

Image Credit: Beth Dekker

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Tuesday AM)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Anne Vasser

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29

10:00am – 1:00pm

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: $245

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

Image Credit: Anne Vasser

This class is currently full. You can access and join the waitlist through the Enroll Now button below.

Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Tuesday PM)

High School-Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Stacey Besst

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29

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

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Youth Digital Art: Procreate (Tuesdays) (6 sessions)

Grades 6 – 8 | Beginner

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Tuesdays, March 18 – April 29 ( no class 3/25)

4:30pm – 6:00pm

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

FEE: $105

Master Classroom, Main Level

Materials Included in Class Fee (Students bring their own iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate App. Please have the app pre-installed before class).

Image Credit: Megan Jerbic

Basics of Drawing (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Fridays, March 21 – May 2

10:00am – 1:00pm

In this class, we will learn how to create drawings with graphite. You will learn how to create a still life drawing, study anatomy drawing Greek sculptures, 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: $245

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $60

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Basics of Drawing Intermediate (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Intermediate

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Fridays, March 21 – May 2

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Refine your drawing skills with the “Basics of Drawing: Intermediate” class! Led by 15+ year experienced Instructor Antonio Gonzalez, this course focuses on advanced techniques such as perspective drawing, shading, composition, and plein air drawing. Perfect for artists seeking to enhance their artistic abilities and express their creativity with confidence. Join me and elevate your drawing to the next level!

FEE: $245

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $80

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Basics of Watercolor Intermediate (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Intermediate

Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Thursdays, March 20 – May 1

10:00am – 1:00pm

“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 take your watercolor skills to new heights!

FEE: $245

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $100

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Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia

Ceramics: Handbuilding (7 sessions) (Youth)

Grades 4 – 8 | Beginners

Instructor: Audrey McCutchen

Saturdays, March 22 – May 3

10:00am – 11:00am

In this fun and creative ceramics class, students will explore a variety of hand-building techniques such as coiling, slab building, pinching, and more! Throughout the course, students will work on their own individual projects, receiving both independent time to experiment and personalized guidance from the instructor to help bring their ideas to life. Your clay, studio glazes, and tools are included in class fee.

FEE: $115

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Ceramics: Ikebana Vases & Candleholders (6 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Julie Miller

Fridays, March 21 – May 2 (No Class Apr 11)

10:00am – 1:00pm

Come make candleholders for cozy evenings and ikebana vases for spring flowers! ‘Ikebana’ means ‘giving life to flowers.’ One goal of the Japanese art of flower arrangement is to bring nature and humanity closer together. We will create different kinds ikebana vases and candleholders, focusing on surface design. Bring your own items such as leaves, stencils or lace for decorating or use what is provided. No experience necessary. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.

FEE: $210

Ceramics Studio, Lower Level

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

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Clothed and Costumed Figure Drawing (7 sessions)

High School-Adult | Beginner

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Wednesdays, March 19 – April 30

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Clothing and costumes 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.

FEE: $285

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $40

Fee includes the cost of 7 figure models

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Nude Figure Drawing (6 sessions)

Adult | All Skill Levels

Instructor: Angela Gage

Tuesdays, March 25 – April 29

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Draw the human figure while working from live models. Discuss proportions of the figure and face as well as techniques and basics of drawing. Gain confidence while working with charcoal and or pencils. Price includes model fees.

FEE: $300

Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level

Approx. Cost of Materials: $40

Fee includes the cost of 6 figure models

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Oil Pastel for Beginners (7 sessions)

Grades 1 – 2 | Beginner

Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury

Saturdays, March 22 – May 3

10:00am – 11:30am

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: $145

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

Image Credit: Chayanica Choudhury

Youth Digital Art: Procreate (Thursdays) (7 sessions)

Grades 6 – 8 | Beginner

Instructor: Megan Jerbic

Tuesdays, March 20 – May 1 

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 app, students will work on both classic fine arts skills and popular creative subjects such as character design and illustration.

FEE: $120

Master Classroom, Main Level

Materials Included in Class Fee (Students bring their own iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate App. Please have the app pre-installed before class).

Image Credit: Megan Jerbic

Youth Paper Quilling (7 sessions)

Grades 1 – 2 | Beginner

Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury

Saturdays, March 22 – May 3

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Elevate your paper quilling skills with learning to shape strips of paper into coils or other shapes that are then arranged on a flat surface to form a design or picture. This beginners-level class for young kids, led by instructor Chayanica Choudhury is the perfect way for elementary school students to create art with paper quilling. These projects can be used to decorate cards, boxes, gift bags, picture frames, or even be made into 3D stand-alone art pieces.

FEE: $130

Enrile Classroom, Lower Level

Materials Included in Class Fee

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