An art sketchbook is a visual expression of personal thoughts, ideas and feelings. Often coupled with writing, the art sketchbook is a tool to help process your living and give you a creative outlet as a regular practice. We will do a brief introduction to art journaling and then work with different prompts each week to get the creative juices flowing. We will explore different mediums, styles and techniques.

Instructor: Mandy Steward

Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00

Please bring a journal/ small sketchbook with you, all other supplies will be provided. Journal suggestions: Hand Book Journal Co or any journal with thick enough paper that allows for mixed media. Feel free to bring a beverage or snack to enjoy during class.

Students will study drawing with Gary Lennon in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. The beginner, intermediate, or advanced artist will benefit from this class. Learn the basics of drawing (line, form, shading, perspective, and composition) including materials and techniques to building your artistic skills. Gary will help students refine ideas and concepts resulting in their best work.

Instructor: Gary Lennon Supply List

Mondays: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
no class September 7 (Labor Day)

  Class Procedures:
Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 10 students in a class to adhere to social distancing guidelines.  Proper spacing will be easily identified in all areas.
Students will be provided with hand sanitizer upon entering the building, and available in all classrooms.
Surfaces and supplies will be cleaned and sanitized with FDA approved sanitizer at regular intervals throughout the day.
Students and teachers are strongly encouraged to wear facemasks, but not required by Oklahoma State guidelines

Painting with acrylics is rewarding, versatile and fun.  Native Oklahoma artist Thomas Stotts teaches his personal techniques used to create the unique landscapes and structures in his paintings. Through instructor demonstration, lecture, and individual practice, students learn the characteristics of acrylics, composition, perspective, distance, depth, light, shadows and color. Learn to manipulate the paint brush in varied ways to gain new painting effects and  work with  “washes” to create a “dreamy, atmospheric” look that is very popular. Whether a beginner or intermediate, enjoy growing as an artist in this class. Instructor: Tom Stotts  Supply List

Tuesdays: 1:00 – 3:00

For your safety:
Enrollment is limited to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Students are strongly encouraged to wear face masks.Surfaces and supplies are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Students are provided with hand sanitizer upon entering the building and available in all classrooms. Only enrolled students are permitted in the building. Waiting in the gallery or common areas is not permitted.

Applying to college? Don’t overlook the importance of the admission essay. It offers the best opportunity to distinguish your application from those of your peers and it helps admission counselors get to know you. But what makes a strong essay? In this class, writer, author, and essay coach John Gifford takes up this subject and explains how you can leverage the power of the personal narrative to enhance your college application. Students will learn three vital elements of a well-written essay and leave with an understanding of how to use them to produce something memorable. This class is designed for high-school students of any age. Parents are welcome to attend. Bring pen and paper or a notebook computer for a brief, in-class writing exercise.

Wednesday, August 26th
3 – 4 pm
6 – 7 pm

Each class is limited to 15 students.

Fee:  $25

**Registration available only through John Gifford’s website:  Enroll now!

This class has been designed for the beginning, intermediate and advanced student with a mixture of studio time for independent work/experimentation, as well as guided one on one instruction. Students work with color combinations, brushstroke stroke techniques, and new materials. Gary emphasizes the study of subject, preparation, and transfer of images to watercolor paper.  Still life, landscape and portraiture techniques are offered as students advance their skills. All mediums are welcome.  Bring an example of art you would like to create or a project that is already started and supplies needed to complete your art work. Instructor: Gary Lennon

Wednesdays – must have instructor approval before enrolling

Thursdays: no class October 15 (fall break)

For your safety:
Enrollment is limited to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Students are strongly encouraged to wear face masks.Surfaces and supplies are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Students are provided with hand sanitizer upon entering the building and available in all classrooms. Only enrolled students are permitted in the building. Waiting in the gallery or common areas is not permitted.

All skill levels are invited to join this class. Instruction is tailored to the individual. Emphasis is placed on choice of materials, depiction of light and shadow, painting techniques, basic color mixing and composition. The course provides students with a foundation for creative expression in oil painting. Come get away from the stress of the day and enjoy a relaxing, no pressure atmosphere to practice and learn.  Instructor: Jon Martindale

Thursdays: 7:00 – 9:00

Oil Painting supply list

• Basic starter set of oil paints
• Odorless Turpentine/turpenoid or odorless mineral spirits (AKA paint thinner)
• Small container of Linseed Oil
• Canvas, canvas board, wood panel, or clay board (pre-gessoed is best (any size))
• A few brushes (they come in variety packs and are specifically for Oil or Oil and Acrylic)
• A few mixing pallet knives (sometimes they come with the paint set)
• An oil pallet (can be store bought or I recommend a $1 store picture frame with glass)
• 1-2 air tight jars (either store bought or I recommend old food jars like baby food/salsa/jam)
• Encouraged for students to bring a photo of something they would like to try painting
  

  For your safety:
  Enrollment is limited to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Students are strongly encouraged to wear face masks.Surfaces and supplies are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Students are provided with hand sanitizer upon entering the building and available in all classrooms. Only enrolled students are permitted in the building. Waiting in the gallery or common areas is not permitted.