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Course Description

Design and Production of Art Objects | Learn about the process of creating quality craft and art objects. Discuss the marketing and business skills needed to sell crafts and artwork. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Identify primary markets for hand-made art objects; Design and construct popular art items and describe sources that can be used to market them effectively; Demonstrate various methods of advertising, displaying and pricing merchandise; Determine ways to increase sales by using appropriate marketing techniques.
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Section Title
Arnold | Drawing
Section Schedule
Jul 06, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Matthew Clarke

Section Notes

Arnold Senior Center | Drawing | No class Sept 7 | Scott Clarke is an accomplished local artist specializing in feel good art classes that combine laughter, creativity and motivation. Throughout his inspiring ten-week course, you will explore a different facet of drawing from still life and perspective to caricature and cartooning and MORE!
Section Title
Severn | Greeting Card Design
Section Schedule
Jul 06, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Sharon Lewis

Section Notes

Severn Senior Center | Greeting Card Design | No class Sept. 7 | Students will discover the Art of Greeting Card Design through history and present-day creations. Includes hands on design techniques, style and subject matter, creative writing, marketing, and advertising information. Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.
Section Title
Arnold | Watercolors Beginning
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
8:45AM to 10:45AM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Aug 25, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Title
Arnold | Greeting Card Design
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Sep 08, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Matthew Clarke

Section Notes

Arnold Senior Center | Greeting Card Design | Students will discover the Art of Greeting Card Design through history and present-day creations. Includes hands on design techniques, style and subject matter, creative writing, marketing, and advertising information. Students will identify art venues and determine sales potential.
Section Title
Online | Acrylic Painting
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Sep 08, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Matthew Clarke

Section Notes

Online | Acrylic Painting | This course is designed to guide you through the history of acrylics, set up, product essentials and technique. We will delve into creating magnificent paintings quickly and easily with direction, individuality, and imagination. We will also expand into marketing and sales of art on and offline. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 305.
Section Title
Pasadena | One Stroke Painting
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Sep 08, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Kay Edelblute

Section Notes

Pasadena Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | Designed for experienced students, this class deepens practice of One Stroke techniques including flat, U, daisy, bud, teardrop, petal, shell, and leaf strokes. Materials, marketing, and selling finished projects are also discussed. Supply needs are reviewed in the first session; purchasing beforehand is not recommended.
Section Title
Online | Chinese Calligraphy
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Sep 08, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Mei Yu Green

Section Notes

Online | Chinese Calligraphy | Chinese calligraphy is a refined art form with five main styles, from informal to elegant. Characters express balance, proportion, and rhythm through precise stroke order and spacing. Influenced by Zen Buddhism and Taoism, the practice is meditative. Students will also explore exhibition opportunities and potential markets for their work. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. is mandatory for section 313.
Section Title
Arnold | Colored Pencil
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
12:30PM to 2:30PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Sep 09, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Linda Dudley

Section Notes

Arnold Senior Center | Colored Pencil | Discover the luminous beauty and colorful effects possible using colored pencils, a non-toxic, highly portable medium ideal for travelers. Enhance your artistic expression by learning application techniques and tools for bringing a picture of life. Class will review the basics of art design and color theory before advancing through the fundamental essentials. Art venues will be identified, and artwork salability and marketing opportunities will be discussed. Supplies will be discussed in the first class.
Section Title
Arnold | Acrylic Painting
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Sep 09, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Matthew Clarke

Section Notes

Arnold Senior Center | Acrylic Painting | This course is designed to guide you through the history of acrylics, set up, product essentials and technique. You will delve into creating magnificent paintings quickly and easily with direction, individuality, and imagination. Marketing and sales of art on and offline will also be covered.
Section Title
South County | Multimedia Drawing Studio Practice
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
1:00PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Alice Yeager

Section Notes

South County Senior Center | Multimedia Drawing Studio Practice | Develop your artistic skills, personal style and understanding of color theory, composition, creation of depth, texture and historical styles of art covered in the introductory Colored Pencil Drawing course. Students are encouraged to continue exploring wax, oil, watercolor, pastel and other types of colored pencil combined with various drawing and painting media such as pen and ink, markers, watercolor, acrylics and other mixed media techniques for enhanced and varied effects. Intermediate to advanced students are welcome.
Section Title
South County | Colored Pencil
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Aug 26, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Alice Yeager

Section Notes

South County Senior Center | Colored Pencil | Discover the versatile creative potential of colored pencils, perfect for studio or travel drawing. Develop artistic skills with various colored pencil media, including professional-grade wax, oil, watercolor and pastel pencils plus related drawing materials. Explore historical styles of art including realist, impressionist, expressionist, surrealist, and abstract art. Learn color theory, composition, texture effects, and techniques to create depth. Various drawing techniques, surfaces and enhancement tools are also covered. Beginner to intermediate students welcome.
Section Title
Omalley | Drawing
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Sep 09, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Matthew Clarke

Section Notes

Omalley Senior Center | Drawing | The drawing workshop is a group study of shared creative drawing interests. Each class, students will be engaged in exploring drawing with pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and more. The instructor will guide, discuss, and critique. Participants will explore, share and converse over creative ideas while nourishing their own weekly project.
Section Title
Severn | Chinese Brush Painting
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Jul 08, 2026 to Sep 09, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Mei Yu Green

Section Notes

Severn Senior Center | Chinese Brush Painting | Learn fundamental Chinese calligraphy and brush techniques to paint orchid, bamboo, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum in the sumi-e tradition. Students experiment with ink, color, and brushwork while exploring the mind body connection and artistic expression. Suitable for beginners or those improving skills; art venues and sales potential are also discussed.
Section Title
Online | Drawing
Type
Online
Days
Th
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026

Section Notes

Online | Drawing | Improve your drawing skills by learning basic visual tools like the rules of thumb, relational measurement, and simplified measuring systems. The course includes exercises to enhance your drawing abilities. Students can choose to draw posted images or their own selections, primarily using pencils and charcoal, with optional watercolor pastels. You will learn to create thumbnail sketches and how to evaluate and work from photographs | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 315.
Section Title
Brooklyn Park | Acrylics
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Katie Thompson

Section Notes

Brooklyn Park Senior Center | Acrylics | In this class, students will learn skills to paint a variety of nature scenes on elements from nature including rocks, driftwood, oysters shells, crab shells and more. Advanced and beginner students are welcome. Class is designed to be a relaxing and fun exploration of painting and art! Please come to the first session to see examples of painted elements and discuss supplies. Acrylic paints and brushes are required for this class. All nature elements will be provided by the instructor.
Section Title
Pasadena | Acrylics
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
9:00AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Jul 09, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Katie Thompson

Section Notes

Pasadena Senior Center | Acrylics | In this class, students will learn skills to paint a variety of nature scenes on elements from nature including rocks, driftwood, oysters shells, crab shells and more. Advanced and beginner students are welcome. Class is designed to be a relaxing and fun exploration of painting and art! Please come to the first session to see examples of painted elements and discuss supplies. Acrylic paints and brushes are required for this class. All nature elements will be provided by the instructor.
Section Title
Arnold | One Stroke Painting
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2026
Instructors
  • Kay Edelblute

Section Notes

Arnold Senior Center | One Stroke Painting | Explore one-stroke painting in this class for beginners and experienced students. Learn basic strokes such as flat, U, daisy, bud, teardrop, petal, shell, and leaf strokes while discussing materials and selling finished projects. Supplies will be reviewed in the first session; purchasing beforehand is not recommended.
Section Title
South County | Drawing
Type
In Person
Days
F
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2026
Instructors
  • Matthew Clarke

Section Notes

South County Senior Center | Drawing | Scott Clarke is an accomplished local artist specializing in good art classes that combine laughter, creativity and motivation. Throughout his inspiring ten-week course, you will explore a different facet of drawing from still life and perspective to caricature and cartooning and MORE!
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