Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 223
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: W
Time: 10:00AM to 12:30PM
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 05/27/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Alice C Yeager
Section Info: South County | Colored Pencil | Discover the colorful 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.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 208
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: F
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Start Date: 04/10/2026
End Date: 06/12/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Scott S Clarke
Section Info: 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!
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 221
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: W
Time: 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 05/27/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Alice C Yeager
Section Info: South County | 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.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 202
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: Varies
Time: 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Start Date: 04/07/2026
End Date: 06/02/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Emily A H Campbell
Section Info: South County Senior Center | Watercolors | No class May 19 | In this class, participants will learn foundational watercolor techniques while creating a new flower, landscape or painting each week. Each session focuses on one core watercolor skills, with step-by-step instruction and plenty of hands-on practice. The subject is pre-drawn on paper so participants can jump right into learning to paint. Participants will get to know their materials, how to make the most of them, and experiment with new ideas through different subjects, gaining both technical understanding and creative confidence. Note: Supply list will be provided on first day of class.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 216
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: W
Time: 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Mei Yu Green
Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Chinese Brush Painting | Students will learn fundamental Chinese calligraphy principles and techniques to create orchid, bamboo, plum blossom, and chrysanthemum designs for sumi-e painting. You will experiment with ink, color, and brush strokes, exploring the mind-body connection, self-cultivation, and artistic expression. This class is perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their Chinese brush painting skills. Students will also explore art venues and sales potential.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 218
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: Varies
Time: 10:00AM to 11:30AM
Start Date: 04/20/2026
End Date: 06/29/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Sharon D Lewis
Section Info: Severn | Greeting Card Design | No class May 25 | 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.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 203
Ways to take the class: Online Sync
Days: TH
Time: 12:30PM to 3:30PM
Start Date: 04/09/2026
End Date: 06/11/2026
Location: Online
Instructor: David Charles Lawton
Section Info: Online | Painting | This course offers intermediate and experienced oil or acrylic painters the chance to refine their skills in composition, design, and execution. The instructor provides lectures and individualized guidance. Previous painting experience is recommended. Students will learn to evaluate and improve their own work, painting their own subjects or images selected by the instructor. The course emphasizes working from photographs, taking creative risks, and developing individuality. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Thursdays from 12:30- 3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 203.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 206
Ways to take the class: Online Sync
Days: Varies
Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Start Date: 04/10/2026
End Date: 06/12/2026
Location: Online
Instructor: Desiree H Scherini
Section Info: Online | Painting | No class May 22 | Learn to improve your painting skills with oils, watercolor, pastels or acrylic and to draw as a prerequisite to the painting. Course provides an intermediate and experienced painter with the opportunity to refine technical skills. Instructors provide lectures and individualized guidance. Previous painting experience recommended. Local art associations, art venues and sales potential will be covered. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Fridays from 10:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. is mandatory for section 206.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 204
Ways to take the class: Online Sync
Days: T
Time: 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Start Date: 04/07/2026
End Date: 06/09/2026
Location: Online
Instructor: David Charles Lawton
Section Info: Online | Pastels | This course is for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Beginners will learn materials and pastel application methods through demonstrations, while advanced students will explore art principles and new techniques. Students will discover pastels as an exciting alternative to traditional painting methods. Individual attention is provided, and topics like framing, exhibiting, and shipping pastels will be covered. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, with an emphasis on individuality, taking risks, and working from photographs. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 204.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 205
Ways to take the class: Online Sync
Days: T
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM
Start Date: 04/07/2026
End Date: 06/09/2026
Location: Online
Instructor: David Charles Lawton
Section Info: Online | Watercolors | This intermediate to advanced watercolor class focuses on improving drawing skills, composition, and design through careful planning. Students will learn how to evaluate reference images and gain confidence with a three-step approach to watercolor. Techniques to avoid muddy colors will be covered, with demos and critiques to help students refine their work. Students will paint their own subjects or images chosen by the instructor, working from photographs and encouraged to take creative risks. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. is mandatory for section 205.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 202
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: F
Time: 12:45PM to 3:45PM
Start Date: 04/17/2026
End Date: 06/05/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Carolyn Adreon Councell
Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Acrylic Painting | All levels welcome! Hone drawing, planning, and composition, then master a three step acrylic method that prevents muddy color. Demos and critiques guide you through personal or instructor provided subjects and invite bold experiments in pen, ink, collage, and mixed media. We will also survey exhibition venues and sales opportunities. Note: Supply needs are explained at Session 1- please wait to buy materials and try to attend the kickoff class.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 201
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: F
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Start Date: 04/17/2026
End Date: 06/05/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Carolyn Adreon Councell
Section Info: Pascal Senior Center | Watercolors | Open to all levels, this workshop sharpens drawing, composition, and image selection skills, then applies a three step watercolor method to boost confidence and banish muddy color. Live demos and group critiques guide you in tackling your own subjects or instructor images, while encouraging bold experiments with pen, ink, collage, or acrylic. We will also explore local art venues and sales potential. Note: Supply lists come at Session 1- please hold off buying materials until then and try to attend the kickoff class.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 207
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: Varies
Time: 4:30PM to 7:00PM
Start Date: 04/14/2026
End Date: 06/16/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: TBA
Section Info: Severn Senior Center | Drawing and Painting | Participants will complete several art projects of their own choosing, such as still life, portrait, and landscape, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No previous art experience is required. Drawing basics such as line, value, light and shadow, linear perspective, and portrait proportions will be covered using pencil, eraser and drawing paper. Color basics such as primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, and neutral colors, tint, tone, and shade will be covered using acrylic paint and oil pastel on drawing paper.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 0.0 CEUs
Section: 201
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: W
Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Start Date: 05/13/2026
End Date: 05/27/2026
Location: Arnold Campus
Instructor: Chelsea K Harrison
Term: Winter 2026
Course Type: Noncredit - 2.0 CEUs
Section: 102
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: Varies
Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Start Date: 02/26/2026
End Date: 05/07/2026
Location: Off-Campus
Instructor: Tiara V Rogers
Section Info: Note: No class March 19.
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