Discover the joy of drawing—even if you’ve never picked up a pencil for more than a doodle. This relaxed, hands-on class introduces the core skills that every artist builds on: seeing like an artist, translating what you see to the page, and developing confident lines and values. By the end of the course, you’ll have a sketchbook full of studies, a finished still-life drawing, and the confidence to keep exploring on your own. 

What You’ll Learn:
    •  How to “see” shapes, angles, and negative space
    •  Basic line techniques: contour, gesture, and cross-contour
    •  Intro to perspective: 1-point & 2-point setups for simple objects
    •  Light, shadow, and shading with graphite
    •  Composition essentials: balance, focal point, and thumbnail sketches
    •  Simple ways to keep a daily sketch habit

Class Format:
    •  6 weekly sessions, 2 hours each (in-studio)
    •  Short demos followed by plenty of guided practice
    •  Individual feedback and group critiques in a supportive atmosphere

Who Should Enroll:
    •  Absolute beginners
    •  Casual sketchers
    •  Painters who want stronger drawing skills
    •  Hobbyists looking for a creative outlet
    •  Anyone age 18+ ready to have fun and learn!

Materials Provided: (Cost included with your registration fee)
    •  9"×12" sketchbook (smooth drawing paper)
    •  Graphite pencils, kneaded eraser, vinyl eraser
    •  Blending stumps
    •  Ruler and pencil extender
All items are yours to keep and continue your passion for drawing!

About Your Instructor:
Theresa has a BFA and more than 10 years of teaching experience in both 2D and 3D classes. She believes in developing strong fundamentals in a relaxed and welcoming studio environment. Expect plenty of encouragement, clear explanations, and practical tips you can use right away.

Join RAC for a throwing class! This course is an excellent introduction to the potter’s wheel. Participants will experience basic methods of centering clay, forming functional shapes like cylinders and bowls, trimming and adding handles. Students will also learn how to finish their pots using standard decorating and glazing techniques. This class is open to students with no prior pottery wheel experience, as well as returning students who have taken a wheel throwing class previously. All are welcome!

Learning Objectives
Wedging, centering, throwing cylinders and bowls, surface decoration & additions, trimming, learning about the possibilities of clay as a medium for creative and functional expression.

All supplies included.  Maximum of 6 students.

Ages 18+

Week One: Demos and Throwing
Week Two: More Throwing on the wheel
Week Three: Trimming completed pieces
Week Four: Glazing all bisque-fired pieces