Potocki Center for the Arts Classes on Tap for March
ST Patrick's Day Themed Fairy Workshop
Shamrocks, pixie dust and fairies! Build you own personalized St. Patrick's Day fairy home for your house or garden. All materials supplied including pixie dust, just bring your imagination! Cost is $35 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 5 and older. The class is offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 16. (Course #29702)
Groutless Mosaics Workshop
Create Mosaics using stained, dichroic - used glass, mirrors, tiles, jewelry, ceramics, glass nuggets, etc. Choices include frames, vases, candle holders, dishes, pots, wood and more. Cost is $55 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor for ages 14 and older. This class is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. (Course #29696)
Knitting for beginners
In this entry-level class, you will learn the basic skills you need to begin enjoying the time-honored craft of knitting. Skills you will learn include casting-on, knit stich and binding off. Cost is $80 plus a $15 material fee due to the instructor for ages 12 and older. This class is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 5-26. (Course #29647) This class is also offered on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 7-28. (Course #29650)
Macramé Dream Catcher Workshop
You will make a macramé dream catcher with an 8-inch metal ring that is gorgeous to use as a wall display or to hang bows in a girl's room. Cost is $20 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor for ages 13 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 9. (Course #29617)
Magic Mushroom Pen Set
Create a whimsical yet lovely magic mushroom pen set using recycled and natural materials. Sculpt your own fantastical stand using paper pulp, quartz crystals and more. Cost is $30 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 10 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 18. (Course #29720)
Basic Elements of Design and Color
Learn to create artwork that awakens emotional response by using basic elements of design and color with pencil, ink and gouache. Cost is $100 plus a $35 material fee due to the instructor for ages 16 and older. This class is on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 4 to April 8. (Course #29659)
Pottery Workshop for Adults
Adults learn hand-building ceramic clay techniques and experience throwing clay pots on the potter's wheel. Then glaze your beautiful handmade pieces and take them home. Cost is $60 plus a $10 material fee due to instructor for ages 18 and older. This class is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday, March 9-23. (Course #29734)
Still-Life and Landscape Oil Painting
Learn the process of translating a photograph into a compelling painting and setting up and composing subjects for still-life paintings from Artist Ebrahim Amin. Cost is $160 for ages 14 and older. This class is on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 through April 17. (Course #29731)
Mandala Art with Colored Pencils
Learn simple design, layout and shading techniques to create a vibrant 8-inch-square mandala with colored pencils on black paper. No art experience required. Cost is $35 plus a $5 material fee due to the instructor for ages 12 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 1. (Course #32218)
Mandala Art with Acrylic Paint
Paint your own mandala with acrylic paint on a 12-inch canvas panel. Learn easy techniques to paint a background, shade for dimension and add some bling. No art experience required. Cost is $40 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 12 and older. This class is from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15. (Course #32221)
Street Painting With Maribeth McFaul
Learn techniques for delightful pastel chalk drawings on the black top. Students will conclude with a mini-street painting exhibition. Cost is $50 for ages 12 and older. This class is from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays from March 7-28. (Course #29662)
How to Design Great Art
Learn how to use the basic building blocks of art. Students will create a variety of projects in pen & ink, pencil, pastels, and paint. Cost is $60 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 16 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from March 7-28. (Course #29661)
Flow Painting
The new abstract paint craze! You will create two flow paintings with two different techniques. The cost is $25 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor for ages 13 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. (Course 29615)
Encaustic Melted Wax Painting
Learn how to create beautiful abstracted layered wax pieces of art using lots of texture and color. Try something new and make a great work of art! The cost is $40 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor for ages 13 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. (Course #29622)
Glass Fusing Explorations
What is fusible art glass? Artist Jackie Zimbalist demystifies the process and answers your questions about what is involved in putting together glass bowls, plates and other glass objects without using a blazing hot furnace or a torch. Class participants will assemble several items for later pick-up. The cost is $50 plus a $25 material fee due to the instructor for ages 9 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. (Course #29658)
Sumi -Painting and Japanese Calligraphy
Learn traditional Sumi ink and brush techniques to create Japanese characters and Sumi painting. Beginner and advanced students welcome. Cost is $80 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor for ages 12 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays from March 1-29. (Course #29742) This Class is also offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays from March 6-27. Cost is $65 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor. (Course #29741)
Beginning Ukulele with Ron Gorman
Just one strum of the ukulele sparks a smile. Bring your ukulele and enjoy learning to play the world's easiest string instrument in a supportive small-group setting. Cost is $99 for ages 10 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays from March 8 to April 5. (Course #29633)
Beginning Guitar with Ron Gorman
Enjoy learning to play easy cords, fun melodies, strum styles and many popular tunes in a small supportive group environment. Bring your own guitar and have fun! Cost is $99 for ages 10 and older. This class is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays from March 8 to April 5. (Course #29634)
Shoot Better Digital Photos
This hands-on workshop ends the confusion about your camera's menu, focusing, flash, ISO and more. Learn to shoot photographs not snapshots! Bring your camera and its manual. Cost is $45 for ages 16 and older. This class is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. (Course #29792)
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. (iPhone required) Cost is $35 for ages 16 and older. This class is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. (Course #29794)
Landscape and Travel Photography
This class focuses on storytelling and creating moods using your camera with composition, perspective, color and light. Friendly critiques included. Cost is $45 for ages 16 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from March 5-19. (Course #29791)
Open Studio Drawing and painting
Open studio is an opportunity for people with painting or drawing experience to independently pursue their art projects in the company of fellow artists. Facilitated by art instructors and volunteers, the class includes a $40 punch card for four sessions or $80 punch card for 10 sessions for ages 18 and older. This class is from January 1- 31. (Call 949-470-8470 for information.)
Pottery Studio Time
Open Studio time is now available for people with pottery experience. Work alongside fellow hobbyists and explore your creativity. Cost is a $36 punch card for three sessions, $75 punch card for five sessions or $120 punch card for 10 sessions for ages 15 and older. This class is held on Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This class is from January 1 - 31. (Call 949-470-8470 for information.)