Weekly Classes & Open Studio
We specialize in weekly group art classes, where students get individual coaching from an experienced instructor. Classes are geared towards adults, teenagers and children ages 6+. Instruction is given in acrylics, oil paints, watercolors, oil pastel, color pencil, charcoal, and graphite. All supplies are provided at the studio.
Our flexible lesson plan is tailored to the individual student’s age and experience, offering suitable techniques to three levels of challenge. Children start with cartooning and basic shape building, and later explore realism, interpretive style and composition. Teens and adults build on the same skills through realism, while moving into other areas of concept and style. Topics in our curriculum include still life, landscape, portrait, figure, illustration, surrealism, abstract, and many others.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
12:00-1:30 | Open Studio (Age 11-Adult) with Aarika McGinnis
1:30-3:30 | Workshop for Adults (Age 18+) with Aarika McGinnis
4:00-5:30 | Group Instruction for Kids (Age 6-11) with Aarika McGinnis
6:00-7:30 | Workshop for Kids & Teens (Age 7-17) with Aarika McGinnis
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 | Workshop for Adults (Age 18+) with Aarika McGinnis
1:00-3:00 | Open Studio (Age 11-Adult) with Aarika McGinnis
3:30-5:00 | Workshop for Teens (Age 11-17) with Aarika McGinnis
5:30-7:00 | Workshop for Kids & Teens (Age 7-17) with Aarika McGinnis
Thursday
1:30-3:30 | Workshop for Adults (Age 18+) with Jason Liekhus
4:30-6:30 | Workshop for Mixed Ages (Age 6-Adult) with Jason Liekhus
Friday
12:00-2:00 | Open Studio (Age 11-Adult) with Jason Liekhus
2:45-4:15 | Workshop for Kids (Age 7-17) with Jason Liekhus
5:30-7:30 | Workshop for Teens (Age 11-17) with Jason Liekhus
Saturday
12:00-2:00 | Workshop for Adults & Teens (Age 11+) with Jason Liekhus
2:30-4:00 | Workshop for Kids (Age 7-11) with Wren Larson
4:30-6:30 | Open Studio (Age 11-Adult) with Wren Larson
Closed Sunday & Monday
Program Formats
Group Instruction: Students work on projects based on similar template and objectives. Group instruction emphasizes lesson structure, common learning goals, and sharing feedback between artists.
Workshop: Students work on unique projects at their own pace, rather than keeping in step with each other. Workshop-style classes are ideal for independent learners.
Open Studio: This non-instructional period allows artists to use our space and materials for their own projects. A staff member is present to supervise and help find supplies.
Registration, Tuition & Discounts
Trial Classes & Openings: Go to the registration page to check for openings and sign up for a trial class (1.5 hours for $25, or 2 hours for $30). New students draw from prepared, age-appropriate sample lessons, exploring basic art skills and concepts which are crucial to future art. To continue after the trial, email staff within 5 business days to reserve a weekly seat.
Pricing: Click to view the tuition scale. Payments are subject to 8.8% sales tax.
Referral Discount: When a current student refers someone to try out, and they enroll in a weekly class or camp afterward, both students will receive a one-time $20 discount on their next tuition payment.
Family Discount: Family members who are paid for jointly will receive a 5% discount on their class or camp tuition. Please contact staff to receive a discount code to be used at checkout.
Senior Discount: All students age 65 and up are entitled to a 10% discount on tuition. Please contact staff to receive a discount code to be used at checkout.
Tribal/First Nation Discount: All students who can show enrollment in a federally recognized U.S. tribe or Canadian First Nation are entitled to a 20% discount on tuition. Please contact staff to receive a discount code to be used at checkout.
SNAP Discount: All students who receive food assistance through federal SNAP benefits are entitled to a 20% discount. Please contact staff to receive a discount code to be used at checkout.
Note on Limitations: Discounts cannot be combined to exceed 25%. Discounts cannot be applied to trial sittings, which are already marked down.