The Fine Arts Institute is Edmond's non-profit community arts organization offering educational enrichment for adults and children in the visual and performing arts.
Fine Arts Institute of Edmond
P.O. Box 311
(405) 340-4481
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Teen & Adult Classes
The Art of Jewelry & More
Fall Leaves Necklace & Earrings
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
Come learn the fundamentals of wire wrapping while making a fashionable fall accessory set. Glass fall leaves in browns and greens will be wire wrapped on gold chain using gold headpins and French wires. Read More >Halloween Necklace & Earrings
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A "Bootiful" necklace and earring set to wear during the Halloween season. Use your own imagination to create a wickedly scary design. Orange and black beads in glass and gemstones as well as pendants from which to choose. You'll use sterling silver findings. Read More >Simply Charming
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
Come and enjoy "Girls Night Out" and create one-of-a-kind altered art charms. You'll use photos and all kinds of fun ephemera items to design a personalized collage. Then we will encase them in glass using lead-free solder. You can take your charms home and add them to bracelets or necklaces or keep them as adorable trinkets. Read More >Fall Holiday Charms
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
Bring your friends for a "GIRLS NIGHT OUT" and have fun making one-of-a-kind altered art charms. You'll use photos and various fall holiday ephemera items to create a personalized collage. Then we'll encase them in glass using lead-free solder. You can take your charms home and add them to bracelets or necklaces, keep them as trinkets or use them as holiday ornaments. Read More >Winter Holiday Charms
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
Bring your friends for a "GIRLS NIGHT OUT" and have fun making one-of-a-kind altered art charms. You'll use photos and various winter holiday ephemera items to create a personalized collage. Then we'll encase them in glass using lead-free solder. You can take your charms home and add them to bracelets or necklaces, keep them as trinkets or use them as holiday ornaments.
Read More >Adult & Teen Classes
Watercolor with Gary
Grades/Ages: Adults & Teens
Watercolor techniques for the beginner as well as intermediate student. Emphasis on preperation, study, and transference to watercolor paper, techniques for still life, landscape or portrait paintings offered. Students can continue to advance to higher levels as course will continue.Supply list available upon enrollment. Read More >
Drawing Attention
Grades/Ages: Teen/Adult
A class designed for students who have the desire to elevate their drawing skills to a new level. Learn how to refine ideas and concepts in order to get the best work you have done.
Supply list available on enrollment. 4 week class.
Read More >Art Studio
Grades/Ages: Teens & Adults
Artists and those wanting to work on new or old projects in pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, tempora and/or pastels are welcome to join Mimi's studio. She will act as a facilitator to help you accomplish your goals. This class is unstructured and will allow you a place and time to relax and express yourself. Mimi will teach techniques and encourage you to become more comfortable working in your medium or exploring a new one. No oils please. Bring your own art supplies in the medium of your choice. Read More >Watercolor with Gary
Grades/Ages: Teens & Adults
Watercolor techniques for the beginner as well as intermediate student. Emphasis on preparation, study, and transference to watercolor paper, techniques for still life, landscape or portraiture paintings offered. Students will advance to higher levels as course will continue.
4 week class. Supply list available upon enrollment.
Read More >All About Oils
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
Learn the techniques and joy of painting with oils. Working from photographs, you will develop the skills you need through in-class study and direct painting. Students work on personally selected projects and the instructor covers a new topic each week including color theory and mixing. Supply list furnished upon enrollment.
4 week class.
Read More >THE ARTIST'S WAY
Grades/Ages: Adults/Teens
‘THE ARTIST’S WAY’
Students will be using Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way, a Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity” and will learn to discover and recover their creative selves. This class is perfect for anyone who wants their future to be more colorful, more creative, more on track. Movie director, Martin Scorcese, a student of “The Artist’s Way”, credits this workbook for turning his career around over a decade ago. Mary Lou Moad, MHR, ATR, received her master’s degree and art therapy training at OU and is credentialed by the American Art Therapy Credentials Board. 13 week class Tuesdays: 6 – 8:00 pm Tuition: $234 + book. Teacher: Mary Lou Moad
Read More >Advanced Studio & Critique
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
This class is for a deeper knowledge of concepts and development of individual style. Paint in this class. Paint at home too! Enjoy the growth every artist seeks. Julie will help you with your technical weaknesses while allowing you to express yourself through your paintings. Students work on personally selected projects. Supply list furnished upon enrollment.
4 week class.
Read More >We Have Potter's Wheels and Sculpting
Wheel Throwing - Let's Learn Together!!!
Grades/Ages: 15 years and up
What a great opportunity for beginning students to use the FAI potters wheels. Learn the process and techniques of throwing clay into works of art. Potters wheels are exciting and challenging. Come master this art form while having fun.
6 weeks class. Limited enrollment.
Read More >Clay Goes Round & Round
Grades/Ages: 15 years and up
You will receive basic instruction on the potter's wheel with techniques shown to improve your skill. Through understanding the media, you will learn to respect the clay.
Limited enrollment. 6 week class
Read More >Stained Glass Happenings
Stained Glass Mini Course
Grades/Ages: teens & adults
Learn to construct a stained glass window in this condensed course of only two nights. Bring a friend and enjoy! Must attend both classes to complete your project. All supplies and tools provided. Read More >Fused Glass Workshop
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This is two hours of creative fun. Then you take home your colorful fall themed glass creations. Let your imagination run wild with projects like lapel pins, holiday window hangings, photo frames, coasters, spoon rests, or wind chimes. Bring a friend and have a fun evening. Read More >