Choose Your Next Creative Adventure at Sedona Arts Center

Discover the joy of creative expression in this welcoming sampler class designed for adults ages 55+ and their caregivers. Explore a variety of art forms—including creative writing, drawing, collage, watercolor, acrylic pens, and more—while building new skills, connecting with others, and having fun in a supportive, hands-on environment. All materials are included.

Class Schedule

September 1 – Basics of Drawing with Ed Buonvecchio

September 8 (Please note: This class meets from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
Introduction to Cyanotype with Jennifer Myhre
Learn how to create prints using sunlight through one of the oldest forms of photography.

September 15 – Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing with Jennifer Myhre
Explore the basics of gelli plate printing by creating botanical prints and simple textures.

September 22 – Gelli Plate Printing: Session Two with Jennifer Myhre
Expand your gelli plate printing skills using stencils, masks, and techniques that explore opacity and transparency.

September 29 – Stencils & Stamps with Jennifer Myhre
Learn simple techniques for creating your own stamps and stencils to use with gelli plate printing and other mixed-media processes.

October 6 – Approaches to Collage with Jennifer Myhre
Experiment with a variety of playful collage techniques while exploring composition, layering, and creative expression.

Explore the beauty of oil painting in this inspiring 5-week class designed for all skill levels. Students will learn composition, color mixing, values, blending, and finishing techniques while receiving personalized guidance every step of the way. Through demonstrations, weekly projects, and plenty of creative exploration, you’ll build confidence, develop your own style, and discover why oil painting has remained a favorite medium for centuries.

Discover the beauty of mosaic art in this hands-on workshop using glass, stone, and found objects. Learn to cut and shape mosaic pieces, create dynamic compositions, and assemble a finished artwork on natural slate. Through guided instruction, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to design expressive mosaics while exploring color, texture, and pattern.

Discover the expressive power of alla prima (wet-into-wet) oil painting while working from live portrait and figure models. Through demonstrations and plenty of studio time, you’ll explore bold brushwork, value, color mixing, proportions, and paint application to create fresh, confident paintings. Ideal for artists looking to loosen their style while strengthening their understanding of the human form.

Experience the excitement of alternative firing in this hands-on, two-day workshop. Create your own ceramic pieces, then explore the dramatic effects of Raku, Saggar, and Obvara firing as fire, smoke, and atmosphere transform your work into one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for all experience levels, this workshop includes clay, glazes, and firings while introducing techniques that add rich color, texture, and unexpected beauty to your ceramics.

Jumpstart your pastel journey in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop with award-winning artist Nori Thorne. Through demonstrations, warm-up exercises, and hands-on practice, you’ll explore underpainting, mark-making, layering, and a variety of pastel surfaces while creating an expressive raven portrait. No drawing experience is necessary—just a love of color and a sense of adventure.

Capture more than a likeness in this immersive colored pencil workshop with award-winning artist Barbara Dahlstedt. Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll explore facial features, skin tones, light, subtle color transitions, and expressive mark-making while building confidence in portrait drawing. Complete the workshop by creating a full portrait from a provided reference or one of your own.

Tap into your inner artist and experience the joy of painting — Bob Ross style! In this fun, hands-on workshop, a Certified Ross Instructor will guide you step-by-step through creating your own landscape masterpiece using traditional Bob Ross wet-on-wet oil techniques. Learn how to paint happy little trees, soft clouds, and serene mountain scenes in just three hours.

All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome — no experience needed! Ages 12 and up can participate with an adult, making this a perfect creative outing for families or friends. Come paint, relax, and discover just how happy art can be.

Turn your favorite travel memories into a beautifully illustrated keepsake. In this fun, hands-on watercolor workshop, you’ll combine sketching, watercolor, lettering, and storytelling to create meaningful pages in your own illustrated lifebook. Whether you’re documenting a dream vacation or everyday adventures, you’ll leave with new creative skills, lasting inspiration, and the beginning of a one-of-a-kind visual journal.

Discover the creative possibilities of underglaze decals in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to transfer intricate patterns, imagery, and line work onto your ceramic pieces while exploring composition, layering, and surface design techniques. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll gain new skills to create richly detailed, one-of-a-kind ceramic surfaces and elevate your personal studio practice.

Every day, social media fills with flawless images that were never photographed. But the best photographs aren’t perfect—they’re real. Your iPhone is one of the most powerful creative tools you’ll ever own, not because it can invent reality, but because it can help you see it.

Join photographer and artist Kelli Klymenko for a one-day workshop where you’ll learn composition, light, storytelling, editing, hidden camera features, and creative techniques that transform everyday moments into compelling images. No expensive equipment. No artificial intelligence. Just your eye, your creativity, and the real world waiting to be explored.

Discover the art of handmade books in this immersive, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn a variety of bookmaking techniques—from simple folded books to stitched and bound designs—while exploring creative ways to decorate covers and pages with mixed media. Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll create several unique books and leave with the skills and confidence to continue your bookmaking journey at home.

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Our mission is to connect, enrich, educate and lead through the inspiring power of the arts and creative discovery.

Sedona Arts Center (SAC) is a cornerstone of Northern Arizona’s cultural community and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, this nonprofit organization is based in Uptown Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enrich the artistic life of the Verde Valley.

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