Winter art classes on tap this month

Register today for fun and creative classes at the Potocki Center for the Arts, 27301 La Paz Road.

Ceramic Ornament Workshop

Make a dozen artistic and fun holiday ornaments out of ceramic clay and glaze them bright, shiny colors just in time for the holidays. Cost is $25 plus a $5 material fee payable to the instructor for ages 9 and older. The workshop is from noon to 2 p.m. on November 10 and 17. (Course #21842) 

Uncork Your Painting Potential

Guided by a professional artist, you will create a painting to take home. Paint your own interpretation or one that closely resembles the inspiration piece. Cost is $30 plus a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor for ages 21 and older. The class is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 28. (Course #21853)

Thanksgiving – Themed Fairy home Workshop                                                                              

Bring magic to your world by building your own personalized fairy home for your house or garden. All materials are supplied including pixie dust, just bring your imagination! Cost is $25 plus a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor for ages 5 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to noon November 10. (Course #21910)

Thanksgiving – Themed Fairy Garden Workshop                                                                            

Build a fairy garden to bring magic to your world. Planter, soil, planting materials and your own small fairy home supplied. Just bring your imagination! Cost is $25 plus a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor for ages 5 and older. The class is from 10 a.m. to noon November 17. (Course #21910)

Introduction to Mosaics                                                                                                

Have fun learning to make a mosaic pot or picture frame. Shape ceramic tiles and glass with nippers, bond and grout to finish. All supplies included. Cost is $60 for ages 14 and older. The class is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. November 10. (Course #21832)   

Encaustic Melted Wax Painting                                                                                          

Learn to create unique melted wax paintings using lots of texture and color with Sara Eby. Try something new and make a great work of art! Cost is $40 plus a $20 lab fee payable to the instructor for ages 13 and older. The class is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 10. (Course #22072) 

Joyful Oil Painting with Yoko Collin                                                                                    

Discover your creative side while learning oil painting basics through advanced techniques with Yoko Collin. Some supplies and one canvas panel included, so bring any personal supplies you own. Cost is $100 plus a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor for ages 15 and older. The class is from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. November 1 - 29. (Course #21894)

iPhone Photography

Learn everything you need to know to maximize your iPhone photos and videos. Focus, exposure, flash, HDR, panoramas, accessories and apps are discussed. Cost is $35 for ages 16 and older. This class is from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. November 3. (Course #21847)

Beginning Guitar                                                                                                        

Enjoy learning to play easy chords, fun melodies, strum styles and many popular tunes in a small supportive group environment. Bring your own guitar. Cost is $60 for ages 10 and older. This class is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 28 – December 12. (Course #21838)

Beginning Ukulele                                                                                                      

Just one strum of the ukulele produces a smile. Bring your ukulele and enjoy learning to play the world’s easiest string instrument in a small supportive group. Cost is $60 for ages 10 and older. This class is from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. November 28 – December 12. (Course #21840)

Open Studio Drawing and painting                                                                                        

Open studio is an opportunity for people with previous painting or drawing experience to independently pursue their art projects in the company of fellow artists. Facilitated by art instructors and volunteers. Class cost is $40 punch card for 4 sessions or $80 punch card for 10 session for ages 18 and older. This class is from November 1- November 29. (Call for details 949- 470-8470)

Pottery Studio Time                                                                                                    

Open Studio time is now available for people with pottery experience. Work alongside fellow hobbyists and explore your creativity. Cost is $36 punch card for 3 sessions, $75 punch card for 5 sessions or $120 punch card for 10 sessions for ages 15 and older. This class is held on Mondays from noon to 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This class is from November 1 – November 29. (Call for details 949-470-8470)