Unleash the inner artist in your child with our "Creative Explorers" Mixed Media Art Class, a dynamic and joyful journey through the world of colors, textures, and boundless creativity! Tailored for kids with ages ranging from 5 to 8, this class is designed to inspire young imaginations, encouraging them to express themselves through a variety of exciting art forms.

Course Highlights:

Colorful Adventures: Dive into a world of vibrant hues and explore the magic of color mixing. Kids will experiment with different paint mediums, discovering the joy of creating their own unique color palettes.

Texture Tales: Engage tiny fingers in a tactile experience as they explore a variety of textures. From smooth papers to fuzzy fabrics, children will learn to appreciate the sensory richness that different materials bring to their artwork.

Collage Magic: Spark creativity with collage projects! Children will cut, tear, and layer a variety of materials to create imaginative compositions, fostering an understanding of composition and spatial relationships.

Nature-inspired Creations: Take inspiration from the natural world! Kids will use leaves, twigs, and other found objects to create art that reflects the beauty of the outdoors, cultivating a connection between art and the environment.

Shape Stories: Dive into the world of shapes and forms! Through playful activities, children will explore the basic elements of design, creating whimsical characters and scenes using simple geometric shapes.

Expressive Drawing Techniques: Introduce kids to the joy of drawing with various tools and techniques. From crayons to markers, they'll develop their fine motor skills while expressing their creativity on paper.

"Creative Explorers" is a space where kids can let their imaginations soar, experiment with various materials, and celebrate the unique artist within. 

This class will repeat every 4 weeks with all NEW projects and skill building. 

Member discount: 10 percent

Dive into the dynamic realm of digital art with our Advanced Digital Drawing Class, designed for aspiring artists seeking to elevate their skills to new heights. This immersive 6-week course is tailored for students ages 13 and up with a solid foundation in digital drawing, aiming to refine techniques, explore advanced tools, and unleash the full potential of digital creativity. 

This class is intended for individuals with a basic understanding of digital drawing tools and techniques. Participants should have completed an introductory digital drawing course or have equivalent experience.

Course Highlights:

Advanced Techniques Exploration:

Delve into advanced digital drawing techniques, including shading, lighting, texture mapping, and intricate detailing. Learn how to create stunning visual effects that bring your digital artwork to life.

Digital Brush Mastery:

Uncover the secrets of digital brushwork by exploring a variety of brushes, customizing settings, and mastering the art of brushstroke manipulation. Understand how different brushes contribute to style and visual impact.

Composition and Layout Design:

Elevate your artwork by delving into the principles of composition and layout design. Explore how to effectively use space, balance elements, and guide the viewer's eye through intentional arrangement.

Advanced Layer Management:

Develop a deep understanding of layer management, blending modes, and layer effects to enhance the depth and complexity of your digital creations. Learn to create multi-layered compositions with precision and efficiency.

Digital Anatomy and Character Design:

Take your character design skills to the next level by studying digital anatomy and honing your ability to create expressive, dynamic characters. Explore advanced posing, facial expressions, and character storytelling.

Digital Painting Workshops:

Engage in hands-on digital painting workshops, where you'll apply advanced techniques to create impressive digital paintings. Receive personalized feedback and guidance from experienced instructors to refine your approach.

Portfolio Development:

iPads and Apple Pencils are provided by the MACC, but you are welcome to bring your own. 

This class will repeat every 4 weeks with all NEW projects and skill building. 

Member discount: 10 percent. 

Want to learn to play guitar? Throughout this course, students 10 and up will learn to  master the art of playing your most common chords, and discover the joy of strumming to various rhythmic styles.

Our comprehensive lessons will guide you through the fundamentals, ensuring you not only understand but also enjoy the process of learning. Delve into the world of music as we explore different genres, from the catchy tunes of pop to the electrifying beats of rock and the soulful twang of country.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this course promises an engaging and enjoyable experience as you grasp the essence of chord progression and rhythmic diversity. 

Students need to bring their own guitar. 

Member Discount: 10 percent

Step into the exciting world of digital art with our "Digital Art Unleashed" class, specially crafted for beginners to intermediate-level artists ages 9 and up. Over the course of four weeks, participants will embark on a hands-on journey, acquiring essential skills and techniques to express their creativity in the digital realm.

iPads and Apple Pencils are provided by the MACC, but you are welcome to bring your own.  

Course Objectives:

• Introduction to Digital Tools
• Digital Drawing Fundamentals
• Mastering Brushes and Textures
• Color Theory in the Digital Palette
• Bringing Characters to Life
• Digital Painting Techniques
• Concept Art and Illustration

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to elevate your digital art skills, "Digital Art Unleashed" provides a supportive and instructive environment for unleashing your creativity in the digital realm. Join us on this exciting journey as we demystify the digital art process and empower you to bring your artistic visions to life!

This class will repeat every 4 weeks with all NEW projects and skill building. 

Member discount: 10 percent

Working with watercolors is a great way to let your artistic side shine! This class will cover the basics of watercolor painting—the materials; the techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, dry on dry; the use of color theory; and working with a sketch to create a strong final piece.

Mastering the art of watercolors comes with practice. We develop these skills by creating free-flowing color studies, landscapes or botanicals, and one final primary piece of your choosing. Demonstrations and hands-on help will be provided throughout each class.

Note: $35 material fee due first day of class to the instructor

Member discount: 10%

This beginner/intermediate digital illustration class for students ages 9 and up is an exciting and comprehensive course designed to introduce aspiring artists to the world of digital illustration using Procreate and iPads. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to create illustrations based off of their favorite characters.

Students will pursue the following learning objectives:

• Learn the fundamentals of digital art, including the use of digital tools.
• Explore different digital art mediums such as painting, drawing and illustration.
• Explore various techniques specifically tailored for digital art such as color theory, composition, shading, and texturing.
• Improve lineart, line quality, and solid drawing techniques.
• Learn how to convey a message through art.
• Understand composition and visual storytelling.
• Understand how to mock up book and/or magazine spreads, which includes book covers and spines and digital layout. 

No prior experience in digital art is required. This class is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students with some artistic background who are eager to explore digital art techniques.

This class is a stepping stone to our advanced digital classes. All digital students must take this class before taking other digital classes unless they have previous digital experience.

iPads and Apple Pencils are provided by the MACC, but you are welcome to bring your own.

This class will repeat every 4 weeks with all NEW projects and skill building.

Member discount: 10 percent

Unearth the secrets beneath the skin with our captivating art class, "Flesh and Bone: The Anatomy of a Sketch"! This unique course delves deep into the captivating world of human anatomy, but with a creative twist. In thier trusty sketchbook, students age 10 and up will embark on an artistic journey to uncover the hidden wonders of the human form.

Our class is not just about bones and muscles; it's about breathing life into your sketches, making the body a canvas for your artistic expression. Join us as we dissect, detail, and sketch our way through the mesmerizing landscape of human anatomy, where every pencil stroke reveals a new layer of understanding and creativity!

Member discount: 10 percent. 

In this class, students will master the basics of drawing and painting. This class is designed for beginner to intermediate learners. Guided lessons will teach students ages 8-13 how to set up a composition and will emphasize and incorporate the use of art elements and principles of design. Special emphasis will be on light, value, and shading techniques. Gain an understanding of different drawing and painting tools and how to properly use them.

Students will pursue the following learning objectives:

Students will pursue the following learning objectives:

• Explore color, tone, and value (primary, secondary, tertiary and color harmonies; will also explore perspective, line, rhythm, and movement).
• Explore form, space, shape.
• Explore emphasis, texture, unity, balance, and pattern.
• Explore procedure and appropriate usage of materials.
• Explore concepts (could include, but not limited to, landscape, museum, design, portraits, creatures, still life, world art, universal themes and personal expression).
• Explore proportion and different types of perspectives.
• Explore composition using the art elements.

"Expressive Explorations" is a dynamic and inclusive space where young minds can freely experiment, learn, and revel in the joy of creative self-discovery. 

Please note classes will not be held during Spring Break, March 18th - 22nd. 

Member Discount: 10 percent