Potocki Center for the Arts Classes on Tap for January

Build A Fairy Garden Workshop

Build a fairy garden to bring magic into your world. We supply the planter, soil, planting materials and even your own small fairy home. Cost is $35 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 5 and older. The class is offered from noon to 2 p.m. January 3. (Course #25147)  The class is also offered from 10 a.m. to noon January 19. (Course #25148)

Build a Fairy Home Workshop

Bring magic to your world! Build your own personalized fairy home for your house or garden. All materials supplied including pixie dust. Cost is $35 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 5 and older. The class is from 10 a.m. to noon January 5. (Course #25145)

Fairy Home Workshop for Adults                                                                                                                              

Enjoy Lebanese Mezza and wine sampling while you build your own personalized fairy home for your house or garden. All materials supplied, including pixie dust, just bring your appetite and imagination! Cost is $30 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 21 and older. The class is from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. January 10. (Course #25157)

Eco-Chic Jewelry Workshop                                                                                                                              

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry using recycled materials. Make a beautiful “pulp stone” geode or gem pendant. Fashion your own wearable art. All supplies are provided. Cost is $35 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 10 and older. The class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. January 11. (Course #25194) The class is also offered from 10 a.m. to noon January 25. (Course #25191)

Beginning Jewelry Making                                                                                                                                          

Learn the techniques of working with tools and beading materials. Participants will enjoy creating “do-it-yourself” bracelets, earrings, pendants and necklaces. Cost is $10 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor. The class for all ages is from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. January 18. (Course #25143)

Introduction to Mosaics                                                                                                                                          

Have fun learning to make a mosaic pot or picture frame with artist Melanie Ellis. Shape ceramic tiles and glass with nippers; bond and group to finish. Cost is $60 for ages 14 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 19. (Course #25099)

Macramé Plant Hanger                                                                                                                                                      

You will learn the basic knots to make a macramé plant hanger for a 6-10” pot and leave with the skills to create your own plant hangers at home. All materials are provided. Cost is $30 plus a $20 material fee due to the instructor for ages 13 and older. This class is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 12. (Course #25111) It’s also offered from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. January 23. (Course #25113)

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. Couse includes textbook and supplies. Cost is $120 plus a $35 material fee due to the instructor for ages 16 and older. This class is on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. January 3 to February 21. (Course #25188)

Starburst Hanging Mirror Workshop                                                                                                                      

Create an echo-chic hanging mirror featuring a striking sunburst shape made from upcycled paper. Display in your home or give as a gift. All supplies provided. Cost is $35 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 10 and older. The class is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. January 19. (Course #25190)

Wet and Wild Yupo Watercolor                                                                                                                                          

Go with the flow while painting exciting and vibrant watercolors on smooth synthetic paper called Yupo. Try something new with Maribeth McFaul. Cost is $50 for ages 18 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays January 8-29. (Course #27876)

Pottery Workshop for Adults                                                                                                                            

Adults learn hand-building ceramic clay techniques and experience throwing clay pots on the potter’s wheel; glaze beautiful handmade pieces; and take them home. Cost is $40 plus a $10 material fee due to the instructor for ages 18 and older.  This class is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays January 12-26. (Course #25100)

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 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays January 23 through February 27. (Course #25200)

Wine and Painting                                                                                                                                                                

Relax with a glass of wine while creating a beautiful painting with a group of fun people. Bring a friend, date or simply hang with us. All materials are provided. Cost is $50 for ages 21 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. January 18. (Course #25205)

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 is required. Cost is $35 plus a $5 material fee due to the instructor for ages 12 and older. This class is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. January 15. (Course #25207)

Kids Drawing Class                                                                                                                                                      

You will learn how to draw a realistic bird using basic shapes 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 1 p.m. January 5. (Course #25202)

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 $65 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 January 4-25. (Course #25242)

Let’s Play Music                                                                                                                                                          

Singing, games, full-body movement and discovery teach piano skills, music theory, ear training, note reading, rhythm, composition, classical music studies and more! Cost is four payments of $85 plus a $35 lab fee payable to the instructor and $88 material fee paid online for ages 4-6 years old. This class is from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays from January 9 to April 17. (Course #25212)  This class is also offered from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays from January 9 to April 17. (Course #25213)  

Sound Beginnings Music Class                                                                                                                                      

Combining literacy, rhythm and beat, vocal and pitch development, fine and gross-motor skills and parent bonding, this class can’t be missed! Adult participation is required. Cost is $220 or four payments of $55; $300 for a family of two or more children; or four payments of $75. A $35 lab fee payable to the instructor and $30 materials fee must be purchased online for ages 0-4. This class is from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays from January 10 to May 2. (Course #25210) The class is also offered from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursdays from January 10 to May 2. (Course #25211)

Beginning Ukulele with Ron Gorman                                                                                                                                        

Just one strum of the ukulele spurs 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 January 11 to February 8. (Course #25183)

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. The class is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays from January 11 to February 8. (Course #25182)

Digital Photography 101                                                                                                                                                    

Learn digital photography-menus, resolution, ISO, shutter and more. Includes how to shoot portraits, sports and night scenes. Bring your camera and its manual. Cost is $75 for ages 16 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from January 8 to February 5. (Course #25102)

Landscape and Travel Photography                                                                                                                                        

This class focuses on storytelling and creating moods using your camera with composition, perspective, color and light. Friendly critiques are included. Cost is $55 for ages 16 and older. This class is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from January 10-24. (Course #25103)   

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 details.)

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. The class is on Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. January 1-31. (Call 949-470-8470 for information.)

The Potocki Center for the Arts is located at 27301 La Paz Road.