Explore Art & Ignite Inspiration

Join illustrator Lena Shiffman for a fun and relaxing art class. Choose your favorite medium or learn a new one such as charcoal, pencil, pastel, oils, acrylic, or watercolor. Composition, value,...

This course will introduce students to the principles associated with the process and procedures of oil painting. You will learn how to see, analyze, and mix colors. Then by adding simple light/dark...

This course introduces students to film aesthetics through the analysis of film form and style. It aims to provide students with a fluency in and understanding of film’s unique language. Beyond...

Showing Up (Kelly Reichardt, 2022), 1h 48m Comedy/Drama, Rated R Lizzy, an introverted and introspective sculptor, works tirelessly to prepare a new collection for an upcoming gallery show. As...

The Square (Ruben Östlund, 2017), 2h 31m Satirical Comedy/Drama, Rated R Christian, the curator of an art museum in Stockholm, finds his life spinning out of control after he decides to hunt...

Velvet Buzzsaw (Dan Gilroy, 2019), 1h 52m Satirical Comedy/Horror, Rated R A special Halloween Horror screening! A thriller about the contemporary art scene of Los Angeles, where big money...

This is an open studio art class designed for adults and teens with neurodiversity, physical limitations, developmental disabilities and/or any other disabilities. Art making topics are tailored to...

That’s My Baby! Talk and Dollmaking Demonstration Kimberly Camp has been making and researching dolls for over 40 years. She joins us to talk about an abbreviated history of dolls and the...

This course is designed to teach students how to see and understand values and how to draw light on form. Using black charcoal, white charcoal, and sanguine pencil (an orange color) on tinted...

Please note: This class will be held virtually using Zoom. Click HERE to learn more about online learning with HAM. In this class, you will learn core concepts, increase your confidence and...

Improv (Un)Planning: A guided approach to the improv quilting mindset No sewing required, all skill levels welcome! One of improv quilting’s many pleasures is the infinite number of ways the...

You'll learn the basics of cordage making  while we discuss the many different plant fibers that can be used, some of which may be growing in your own back yard. Supplies are included. Bring a...

This course is designed to teach students how to see and understand values and how to paint light on form, using oil paints. If you have never painted in oil paint, I will show you how to be...

This class is intended for intermediate and advanced level painters. We will venture into seeing differently, understanding what's important in your composition (this may surprise you), simplifying...

Navigating the Discussion of Race and Art (Hybrid) This panel discussion will feature artists Kimberly Camp, Lonnie Graham, and Rhinold Ponder, who will talk about the issues they face--and the...

Students will practice the application of pastels (chalk, no oil pastels) using color and value. While also learning measuring techniques, including the use of verticals and horizontals,...

This workshop will delve into techniques and materials associated with more graphic mediums. Participants will create a composition through the use of pen and ink to create dynamic and dramatic...

Participate in the art of quilting in a serene and inspiring setting at our fall Quilt Retreat being held in conjunction with Unblocked: Improvisation and Identity in Contemporary Quilts. Set...

Sue’s presentation covers history, culture, and production of both Indigo (the dyestuff) and Shibori (Japanese hand-dyeing techniques). This talk includes a slideshow with embedded video clips of...

Individuals who attend the Shibori Magic Lecture on October 10th will receive a coupon code for 10% off this workshop! In this beginner friendly workshop, you’ll learn the art of Shibori, a...

Weaving is an ancient art, a time-honored tradition. The rugs we walk on, the clothes we wear, the baskets we use- all made at on point in history by manual, skilled labor. Using a wooden table loom...

Join exhibiting artist and author of The Improv Handbook For Modern Quilters, Sherri Lynn Wood, for an interactive improv quilting conversation, demo and sew-along.  Participants will consider and...

This hybrid class can be taken virtually or in-person. If you wish to attend in-person, please register for the in-person session. If you wish to attend virtually via Zoom, please register for the...