Summer studio workshop in abstract drawing. A follow up to the previous session’s abstract course, with an emphasis on works on paper. Using pens, brush, and ink, you will learn traditional techniques of rendering tone and surface textures with a pen; giving life to brushwork and calligraphic line; while gaining confidence and evolving your unique style of mark making and motifs. We’ll experiment with various natural ink colors and washes, as well as the combination of ink and watercolor. This will be a good class for anyone interested in pursuing abstract art, as well as any artists looking to inform or deepen their work through the pure, immediate experience of ink drawing. Materials list available. NO CLASS 7/4.

Come explore the hands on fun of working with clay. Together we will be making everything from clay magnets to garden gnomes. Every student will have an opportunity to work on the potters wheel if they would like, but the main focus of the class will be centered around handbuilding. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor on the first class. 

*AGES 10-14

Ever wanted to take some time for yourself and play with clay, but you were too busy, too tired, or too intimidated? Learn the basics of hand-building, surface decoration, and wheel throwing to create functional pieces and sculptures. This class is geared toward the beginner who would like to learn coil, slab, and pinch construction as well as basic wheel throwing techniques and glazing. New demonstrations are given weekly, but students can also use this time as an open studio to work on their own personal projects. A $55 Materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. Additional clay can be purchased separately. Come work in the brand new studios at Morse!

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? This Summer, join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. A $55 Materials fee, payable to the instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. Additional clay can be purchased separately. Come work in the brand new studios at Morse!

In this unique class, we will explore a variety of authentic Chinese calligraphy fundamentals and styles through hands-on and weekly practice experience, discussion and reflection. Class is open to all levels of interest and experience, and could be particularly beneficial for Chinese language learners, graphic designers, and artists who want to forge a stronger connection between typography on a screen and handwritten characters on paper. The class also covers the rich contents of Chinese ancient and contemporary cultures.

Come Paint with us, on the Ipad! Join us for our weekly painting session where we explore painting a scene together using the Ipad and the Apple Pencil. Landscapes, Portraits, Still Lifes, you name it, we paint it. Get to know the full creative potential of your iPad with digital artist Andrew Elijah Edwards and discover the joy of iPad painting. Make sure to bring your own Ipad and happy little Apple Pencil. * New to the IPad and want to learn the basics of getting to know this powerful tool, come to our other class 'Get to Know your Ipad' from 4-5, and then stay on for our painting hangout. For course fee of $100, you get 5 sessions with the instructor.

Find your medium! We will work from observation – first with still life and then with a posed (clothed) model. Each class will explore a different drawing method (pen or pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, or pastel.) This series of classes will include several assignments.

Students provide their own drawing board and clips (around 18” x 24”), sketchbook with wire binding (8.5” x 11”), and a free standing easel. Course fee includes supplies and model fee. 

Learn the basics of machine sewing and how to troubleshoot problems while working on 2 fun projects. We will start by sewing an envelope pillow with pillow insert. We will also be making a cute and easy zippered pouch. I will supply muslin for the pillow insert and polyester stuffing as well as the fusible fleece and zipper for the pouch. No need to bring fabric to the first class. You may bring your own machine or use one in the classroom. A $10 materials fee is included in the registration.