Fall classes are the perfect time  to start your artist in one of our many art classes. Registration is ongoing.

Early Arts ages 3 - 5

The BAC visual arts program for early learners begins with hands–on classes that introduce children to a variety of art materials and art–making methods. Classes are focused on exploration, self–expression and fun. Children develop motor skills and build a firm foundation for continuing arts education.

Youth Art ages 7 and up

Visual arts opportunities continue as students age 7+ are challenged to engage in new skills and develop creativity. Students are introduced to artistic techniques such as line, shape, value, proportion and composition; learn to use a variety of media such as pencil, ink, pastels and paint; and encouraged to refine their talents in drawing and painting using realist and abstract subjects.

Ceramics

Children dig into the BAC ceramics program by learning the nature of clay through guided play that includes molding and forming. Students continue in classes that teach them hand–building techniques and throwing skills using the potter’s wheel. Students will produce functional pieces such as bowls and vases, as well as sculpture that expresses their artistic dimension. Tuition includes clay, glazes and firing. paint; and encouraged to refine their talents in drawing and painting using realist and abstract subjects.

Cartooning/Comic Book Art
Starts Sept 8th  $145($138) Ages 11-16. Wed, 6-7:30pm

 Learn how to draw people, super heroes and animal characters through this introduction to drawing techniques, anatomy, color and more. In this exciting class you'll create your own comic strip and characters, storyboard panels and even learn how to copyright your work! Instructor: Donald McQuay

Computer Animation Starts Sept 11th  $165($149) Ages 14-Adult. Sat, 9-10:30 am

Students will learn about animation from the ground up, creating their own characters and story boards to develop ideas and transfer them to digital animation. This class covers techniques that incorporate sound, movement and abstraction. . (Max 8) Instructor: Jim Nelson

Youth Wheel  Works  $165($149) Ages 9-13 Wed  Starts Sept 8th  5:30 - 7:30 PM

Students will be introduced to working with the potter's wheel, learning the basic skills needed to create various forms. Includes clay and firing. (Max 6) Instructor: Shannon Roman

Creating in Clay Starts Sept 8th

$125 ($113) Ages10 - 12 Wed 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Have fun experimenting with clay! Students will create a variety of objects ranging from functional bowls and vases to sculpture such as animals, people -- anything your imagination can dream up Includes clay, glazes and firing. (Max 12) Instructor: Shannon Roman

Youth Wheel - Intermediate Starts Sept 11th

$165($149) Ages 9-13 Sat 1:00 - 3:00 PM 

Youth Clay Works  Starts Sept  11th 

$165($149) Ages 9-13 Sat 11 am -1pm

Creating in Clay  AGES 6 - 9

Saturdays, Starts Sept 11th  10:00 - 11:00 am

$125 ($113) Ages 6-9

Have fun experimenting with clay! Students will create a variety of objects ranging from functional bowls and vases to sculpture such as animals, people -- anything your imagination can dream up Includes clay, glazes and firing. (Max 12)

Instructor: Shannon Roman

Ceramics for Teens  Starts Sept 7 Canceled

$165($149) Age Teens  13 - 15  Tues 5 - 7pm

Teens will create functional ceramic items using the potter's wheel. Students will learn techniques in throwing, and creating advanced shapes and design. Includes clay and firing.  (Max 6) 

 Creating with Clay Together Starts Oct16th (5 Weeks)