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Adult Studio Classes

Unlock Your Creativity with Adult Studio Classes

4-6 week courses in creative writing, art appreciation, and all visual art media.

Adult

AM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.  Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall or Winter sessions. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.

*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:
Mondays, Sep 8th - Dec 15th, 9:30AM-12:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists' choice.
Register
Moore Life Drawing Studio Winter 2023
Adult

PM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.
Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Click on Show Individual Events.
Ongoing, bi-weekly. September 10th-December 17th

**Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter and Spring sessions.

Date/Time:
Wednesdays, 6:30PM-9:00PM, September 10th-December 17th, bi-monthly
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 Not - yet Member
Instructor:
September Krueger
Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists choice.

Register
52644290192 Photo
Adult

Art Enhances Health

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers FREE six-week classes to cancer patients and survivors. Based on research showing that art can positively impact brain function and well-being, these sessions aim to provide relaxation, emotional expression, and relief from pain and anxiety. Teaching artist Donna Moore and expressive arts therapist Lorraine Perry lead classes in art making and expressive writing. These classes include gallery visits and mindful meditation.
Date/Time:
Mondays, November 3 - December 15, 1-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
Register
Adult

Vessels of Expression

In this 4-week adult ceramics class, focus on designing and building unique vases—from functional flower holders to sculptural statement pieces. You'll explore hand-building and/or wheel techniques to shape, carve, and glaze your own ceramic vessels. Ideal for all skill levels, this class is perfect for anyone looking to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that hold both water and wonder.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 4-25 , 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Anne McCombie
Supplies:
$25 Supply Fee (plus $1.25) Service Fee, covers 25lbs of clay and glazing. Basic tools are available in the classroom.
Register
Adult

The Moods of the Ocean

Painting the different moods of the ocean involves capturing its dynamic and ever-changing nature, from calm and serene to stormy and tumultuous. Varying brushstrokes, color palettes and lighting techniques are used to depict the mood you wish to create. Soft blended blues and gentle ripples for tranquility; dark, swirling grays and jagged waves for a stormy, powerful sea. The sky’s tone will also set the mood.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, November 12-December 10 ( Breaks 11/26), 9:30am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $144 , Not –Yet Member $180
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:
Quality canvases, Professional Liquitex acrylic Paints, Monarch or Galleria brushes preferred, a water tub, small misting spray bottle, paper towels
Register
Adult

Expressive Architecture in Pen and Ink

Learn how to capture your favorite architectural subjects in traditional pen and ink from rough sketches to finished drawings. Start with exercises to develop skills. Learn hatching techniques to create depth and texture. Experiment with different pen strokes, and incorporate ink washes to depict areas of shadow. We’ll create dynamic sketches then advance to more refined drawings. Once learned, these techniques can be applied to any subject. Course pairs well with Architectural Drawing on Location.
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 13- December 11, 6pm-9pm (breaks Nov 27)
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

9"x12" Bristol or Mixed Media paper with vellum or smooth finish i.e. Strathmore 400 series Bristol or Mixed Media pad;
Dip pen nibs & nib holder. Speedball sketching set is a good option or similar;
Black Waterproof India Ink or Drawing Ink (Hunt, Speedball, Higgen’s brands or similar);
Drawing pencils 2H, H, HB;
Faber Castell Kneaded eraser;
White eraser;
Bamboo/sumi brush or round watercolor brush size 4 or 6);
Small plastic palette for ink washes;
Pen cleaner;
Small amount of rubbing alcohol

Register
Adult

Color & Composition for Dynamic Painting

Rich color and strong compositional design are key ingredients to dynamic visual storytelling. Let’s explore melding our understanding of color relationships to bring movement, depth, and contrasts to painting composition. Through demos, design templates and studio exercises, students can develop a more evocative approach to mark-making.
Intermediate level, all painting mediums welcome.

Date/Time:
Tuesdays, Nov 18- Dec 9, 1-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM MEMBER $256, Not-Yet Member $320
Instructor:
KIRAH VAN SICKLE
Supplies:

Basic set of colors in preferred medium: including Titanium White, Cad Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Medium, Quinacridone Magenta, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean, Burnt Umber.
Variety of flat style (wash) brushes and filberts in 1/4, 1/2 and 1" widths
Preferred palette pad or mixing tray for watercolor
8-12 Canvas panels (8 x 8", 8 x 10," 12 x 12" or 11 x 14" are good options;
*9 x 12" 140# cold press watercolor pad for watercolorist
Apron
Sketchbook for notes and quick sketches
Sketch pen
Paper Towels

Register
Adult

Thursday Night Make it in Clay

A clay class that brings all level students together to learn, grow and share ideas. Together we’ll explore the possibilities of clay. This class could cover Hand building techniques such as pinch pots coil pots and the very popular slab pots, extruded forms, throwing double walled pieces throwing off the hump, agate ware chattering, slip trailing, relief tiles sculptures.
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 20- December 18, 6-9pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Members: $228 / Not-Yet Members: $285
Instructor:
renato abbate
Supplies:
$25Supply Fee (plus $1.25) Service Fee, covers 25lbs of clay and glazing. Basic tools are available in the classroom.
Register
Moore Life Drawing Studio Winter 2023
Adult

AM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.  Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall or Winter sessions. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.

*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:
Mondays, Sep 8th - Dec 15th, 9:30AM-12:00PM
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member
Instructor:
Donna Moore
Supplies:
Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists' choice.
Register
52644290192 Photo
Adult

PM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.
Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Click on Show Individual Events.
Ongoing, bi-weekly. September 10th-December 17th

**Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter and Spring sessions.

Date/Time:
Wednesdays, 6:30PM-9:00PM, September 10th-December 17th, bi-monthly
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 Not - yet Member
Instructor:
September Krueger
Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists choice.

Register
Adult

Art Enhances Health

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers FREE six-week classes to cancer patients and survivors. Based on research showing that art can positively impact brain function and well-being, these sessions aim to provide relaxation, emotional expression, and relief from pain and anxiety. Teaching artist Donna Moore and expressive arts therapist Lorraine Perry lead classes in art making and expressive writing. These classes include gallery visits and mindful meditation.
Date/Time:
Mondays, November 3 - December 15, 1-3pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
Free: Registration Required
Instructor:
Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry
Supplies:
All supplies provided
Register
Adult

Vessels of Expression

In this 4-week adult ceramics class, focus on designing and building unique vases—from functional flower holders to sculptural statement pieces. You'll explore hand-building and/or wheel techniques to shape, carve, and glaze your own ceramic vessels. Ideal for all skill levels, this class is perfect for anyone looking to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that hold both water and wonder.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, November 4-25 , 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Anne McCombie
Supplies:
$25 Supply Fee (plus $1.25) Service Fee, covers 25lbs of clay and glazing. Basic tools are available in the classroom.
Register
Adult

The Moods of the Ocean

Painting the different moods of the ocean involves capturing its dynamic and ever-changing nature, from calm and serene to stormy and tumultuous. Varying brushstrokes, color palettes and lighting techniques are used to depict the mood you wish to create. Soft blended blues and gentle ripples for tranquility; dark, swirling grays and jagged waves for a stormy, powerful sea. The sky’s tone will also set the mood.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, November 12-December 10 ( Breaks 11/26), 9:30am-12pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $144 , Not –Yet Member $180
Instructor:
Carolyn Faulkner
Supplies:
Quality canvases, Professional Liquitex acrylic Paints, Monarch or Galleria brushes preferred, a water tub, small misting spray bottle, paper towels
Register
Adult

Expressive Architecture in Pen and Ink

Learn how to capture your favorite architectural subjects in traditional pen and ink from rough sketches to finished drawings. Start with exercises to develop skills. Learn hatching techniques to create depth and texture. Experiment with different pen strokes, and incorporate ink washes to depict areas of shadow. We’ll create dynamic sketches then advance to more refined drawings. Once learned, these techniques can be applied to any subject. Course pairs well with Architectural Drawing on Location.
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 13- December 11, 6pm-9pm (breaks Nov 27)
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Member $172 / Not-yet Member $215
Instructor:
Antoinette Vogt
Supplies:

9"x12" Bristol or Mixed Media paper with vellum or smooth finish i.e. Strathmore 400 series Bristol or Mixed Media pad;
Dip pen nibs & nib holder. Speedball sketching set is a good option or similar;
Black Waterproof India Ink or Drawing Ink (Hunt, Speedball, Higgen’s brands or similar);
Drawing pencils 2H, H, HB;
Faber Castell Kneaded eraser;
White eraser;
Bamboo/sumi brush or round watercolor brush size 4 or 6);
Small plastic palette for ink washes;
Pen cleaner;
Small amount of rubbing alcohol

Register
Adult

Color & Composition for Dynamic Painting

Rich color and strong compositional design are key ingredients to dynamic visual storytelling. Let’s explore melding our understanding of color relationships to bring movement, depth, and contrasts to painting composition. Through demos, design templates and studio exercises, students can develop a more evocative approach to mark-making.
Intermediate level, all painting mediums welcome.

Date/Time:
Tuesdays, Nov 18- Dec 9, 1-4pm
Skill Level:
Adult: Intermediate
Admission:
CAM MEMBER $256, Not-Yet Member $320
Instructor:
KIRAH VAN SICKLE
Supplies:

Basic set of colors in preferred medium: including Titanium White, Cad Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Medium, Quinacridone Magenta, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean, Burnt Umber.
Variety of flat style (wash) brushes and filberts in 1/4, 1/2 and 1" widths
Preferred palette pad or mixing tray for watercolor
8-12 Canvas panels (8 x 8", 8 x 10," 12 x 12" or 11 x 14" are good options;
*9 x 12" 140# cold press watercolor pad for watercolorist
Apron
Sketchbook for notes and quick sketches
Sketch pen
Paper Towels

Register
Adult

Thursday Night Make it in Clay

A clay class that brings all level students together to learn, grow and share ideas. Together we’ll explore the possibilities of clay. This class could cover Hand building techniques such as pinch pots coil pots and the very popular slab pots, extruded forms, throwing double walled pieces throwing off the hump, agate ware chattering, slip trailing, relief tiles sculptures.
Date/Time:
Thursday, November 20- December 18, 6-9pm
Skill Level:
Adult: All Levels
Admission:
CAM Members: $228 / Not-Yet Members: $285
Instructor:
renato abbate
Supplies:
$25Supply Fee (plus $1.25) Service Fee, covers 25lbs of clay and glazing. Basic tools are available in the classroom.
Register

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