Enroll in Sedona Arts Center’s Art Classes and Workshops

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This class welcomes beginners who have some drawing experience and want to learn how to paint with watercolor, as well as the more experienced painters who want to learn more watercolor techniques.

Our class will focus on the “how to’s” of brushes, mediums, paper, seeing and painting light on form, understanding temperatures of light and shadow, and working with edges in painting a variety of subjects. I’ll be demonstrating exciting ways to create effects in watercolor using impressionistic, painterly brushwork. How to paint in watercolor using glazing and textural techniques, incorporating frisket (don’t worry if you don’t know what that is – you will find out and it’s fun), and applying a value sketch will be covered. When completed, we will all have painted some exciting and beautiful watercolors.

Learn from a Certified Ross Instructor how to paint Happy Little Trees and more in the 3 hour painting session!

• Experience Level: All levels of experience are welcome. This class is also open to ages 12 and older with an adult.
• Medium: Oil
• Registration: Each student must register individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
• Materials List: All materials are included in the price.
• Location: Sedona Arts Center/Theatre Studio

Beads are made of so many extraordinary materials. In this beginning  jewelry making class, we will explore the basic skills to make your own beaded necklace and earrings.  Only the finest materials are provided. Supplies include beads of black onyx;  AZ Jasper;  Shells; Tiger Eye; Turquoise; Amethyst; and many more stones.  Crystal  beads in many sizes and hues are also available to add  a bit of sparkle!

You will leave class with a necklace and pair of earrings of your own chosen materials. There is a simple design , or choose  a more complex  design for those of you with some experience.  A gift and memory of your magical class at the Sedona Arts Center with a teacher who loves the art of beaded jewelry.

Would you like to paint more, draw more, or work in mixed media? Would you like the art you already make to “loosen up”? Be more refined? More bold? Need how-to instruction? Inspiration? Permission to play? Enjoy a sense of community?

Whether a beginner, a repeat student or a seasoned artist, this course is designed to spark your creative juices in an environment that’s conducive for exploring and expanding your painting chops. Using your choice of oils, acrylics, watercolor and/or pastels, you can bring your own fine art project, start fresh or follow instructor-led prompts for this 3-day workshop that’s filled with personalized guidance, inspiration, questions, answers and fun.

Learn the fascinating art of Shibori dyeing!  In this workshop, we’ll explore three different Shibori resistance dyeing techniques; Kumo, Arashi, and Itajme. You will take home three Indigo dyed cotton pieces for your use.

The workshop will begin with a brief history of the art of Shibori, followed by a demonstration of the three simple, basic methods of folding, binding, and using twisting methods to create unique patterns on the fabric. For the class we will use traditional permanent Indigo dyed cotton. Bring long latex gloves!

*Designed for experienced ceramicists, this class offers a supportive studio environment for you to explore advanced throwing and hand-building techniques while working on personal projects. (Beginners are welcome in Ben/Lolo/John’s Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday classes or in the Pottery Wheel for Beginners on Saturdays.)
What You’ll Experience:

Advanced Techniques: With guidance from Ben, dive into more complex forms like lidded vessels, plates, and bottle forms, focusing on refining techniques and adding expressive details.

Independent Project Work: This class emphasizes independent learning, allowing you to work on self-directed projects with instructor support as needed.

Enhanced Surface Design: Explore advanced surface decoration, glazing, and finishing techniques to bring your unique vision to life.

Discover the versatility of slab construction in this hands-on course designed for ceramic artists of all skill levels. Using templates as a guide, students will learn how to create precise, repeatable forms while exploring the unique possibilities of soft and firm slab construction. From functional pottery to sculptural works, this class will provide the foundation needed to design and build refined ceramic pieces with confidence.

Explore the vast potential of ceramics in this six-week course, ideal for students looking to develop, strengthen, and advance their pottery skills in a playful environment. Working with the potter’s wheel, slab roller, extruder, texture tools, and more students will experiment with functional and decorative techniques, turning their creative ideas into tangible works of art.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the creation and modification of ceramic glazes. Students will begin by learning how to read glaze recipes and accurately prepare liquid glaze batches. Building on this foundation, the course explores techniques for developing multiple glaze variations from a limited number of initial batches.

In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists recognize the iPhone as a useful (and even practical) photographic tool. Join photographer artist, Kelli Klymenko in his one-day class for beginner to advanced students and you’ll go beyond the basics and learn to shoot professional quality photographs with your iPhone.

You will learn how to shoot, edit and share remarkable landscapes, portraits and the macro world around you using only your iPhone. Kelli will guide you through simple tips and tricks that will take your photography to the next level. Discover how to capture the essence of a place and your subjects rather than just taking a picture. You will also learn basic video and video editing techniques for use on social media.

Learn to build forms, prepare sand mix concrete, sculpt and hand carve in the soft matrix in this wet-carved concrete workshop.  No power tools or hammer and chisel are required.   Students will be given a working understanding of Portland cement and the variety of possibilities the technique offers. Choose to make either a planter or sculpture of about 25 lbs. By the end of the carving day everyone will have completed their piece short of it having sit overnight to cure before handling.

This workshop is designed to give students experience rendering a life-size human head. We will be using the slab technique as our main form of construction and exploring the expressive nature of the human face while learning techniques that will provide a foundation for making a realistic adult head. Anatomical lessons and demonstrations of the nose, eyes, mouth, ears, hair and neck will be provided.

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

Sedona Arts Center 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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