Fairmount Center for the Arts

Draw and paint a lion face with a colorful mane that has all the colors of the prism using markers, color pencils, watercolor paint, and cut out layers of paper. So many wonderful art materials to explore! Skill levels developed for each age group.  

Learn techniques in realism and pencil use with this series of Saturday Butterfly Sketches. Each week will offer a different composition to work with. Join one or all classes *individually to build skills and create a wonderful collection.  An image reference will be provided in class. Materials needed for this class: -Basic pencil set (soft) & colored pencils. Either bring your own or purchase a pencil set in class to keep ($15 each). *Registration fee is PER class, not for the…

Learn the basics of wheel throwing with kick and electric wheels. Time is allotted for throwing (first two weeks) along with trimming and underglazing. Limited registrations available. Pieces will be available for pick up following classes.

Learn a series of watercolor techniques and then use them to create a painting from an image on a card. Follow step by step painting instructions with emphasis on development of your own personal style. Methods for reproducing as cards will be covered. Supplies included or participants welcome to bring their own.  

Brighten your day with a sunny picture painting and a dimensional sun tile made out of clay. Made using basic cut out shapes that are applied to a base, these little works of art are simple and fun to create. The two classes are for sun drawing, painting, tile making and glazing.

Create a pictorial quilted piece using simple stitchery and beading on a printed panel. Enjoy exploring textile materials while learning hand making skills. Projects will be created from a supply kit per student. Creative opportunity included in design.

Create a pictorial quilted piece using simple stitchery and beading on a printed panel. Enjoy exploring textile materials while learning hand making skills. Projects will be created from a supply kit per student. Creative opportunity included in design.

Warm Mom’s heart with Art! These beautiful flowers that will last for years and years! Build a layered bouquet as a dimensional collage using a fun variety of materials and shapes. Paper cutting and glue skills incorporated. This class is also available ONLINE. Check out our events page!  

Warm Mom’s heart with Art! These beautiful flowers that will last for years and years! Build a layered bouquet as a dimensional collage using a fun variety of materials and shapes. Paper cutting and glue skills incorporated. This class is also available ONLINE. Check out our events page!  

Learn techniques in realism and pencil use with this series of Saturday Butterfly Sketches. Each week will offer a different composition to work with. Join one or all classes *individually to build skills and create a wonderful collection.  An image reference will be provided in class. Materials needed for this class: -Basic pencil set (soft) & colored pencils. Either bring your own or purchase a pencil set in class to keep ($15 each). *Registration fee is PER class, not for the…

Brighten your day with a sunny picture painting and a dimensional sun tile made out of clay. Made using basic cut out shapes that are applied to a base, these little works of art are simple and fun to create. The two classes are for sun drawing, painting, tile making and glazing.

Create a pictorial quilted piece using simple stitchery and beading on a printed panel. Enjoy exploring textile materials while learning hand making skills. Projects will be created from a supply kit per student. Creative opportunity included in design.

Create a pictorial quilted piece using simple stitchery and beading on a printed panel. Enjoy exploring textile materials while learning hand making skills. Projects will be created from a supply kit per student. Creative opportunity included in design.

Create a TREE themed layered collage using various recycled cardboard. What else may be in your tree woodland scene?    

Create a TREE themed layered collage using various recycled cardboard. What else may be in your tree woodland scene?