From entry level to advanced wheel and handbuilding skills, all are welcome here! Bring your creativity and ability to think outside the box into the studio and watch your clay projects come to life. Do you have something you have always wanted to make out of clay? Bring your idea to class and we can make it happen. Ready to learn the basics or fine tune the mechanics of the potters wheel? Great! Veronica will be there with a potters wheel demo every week. Handbuilding on thrown pieces have endless possibilities so come and join the fun! Tuition includes your first bag of stoneware plus glazing and firing of work completed in your coursework.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class we will learn to throw a variety of functional pottery forms. This will include cups, mugs, bowls, plates, jars, and more. We will learn the basics of different pottery forms found in most kitchens around the world. Beginners and advanced students are welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ryan Wheeler
Cost: $600
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

After School Art Club is back! Each week students will study a different art-related idea, then make a project based on their discoveries. Students can share their creations with classmates at the end of each session! All supplies are included each week; no prior experience is necessary. Class sessions: All take place from 3:30-5:00 pm on the following Wednesdays: Week 1 – Sept 24, Week 2 – Oct 1, Week 3 – Oct 8, Week 4 – Oct 15 (early dismissal day, 2:00pm start time), Week 5 – Oct 22, Week 6 – Oct 29.
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Jyneal Radke
Cost: $75/student (includes all supplies for 6 sessions)
Sponsor: River Arts Gallery
Website, email, 608-643-5215

In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes within larger objects, and identify types of lines, such as long/short, thick/thin, and straight/curved, then include them in their work. Enrich your child's school-based art program with a more in-depth exploration of art. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media, this is an exciting opportunity for children who are looking to take their artistic learning to the next level. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. after school class on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students will learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes by incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning. They will learn to include the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Students work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Throw yourself into the art of making pottery! Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. Spend the first few days building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. after-school class held on Wednesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come have fun while learning a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Learn the how to draw realistic and imaginary faces and animals and how to use perspective in creating landscapes and cityscapes. Gain confidence in your skills while you experience different drawing techniques and various drawing and painting materials. This is a 9-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this engaging and fun-filled course, students will explore the fascinating world of abstract art through a combination of Painting, Mixed Media and Collage techniques. Students will experiment with acrylic paint and mixed media in a playful and positive environment that nurtures creativity and curiosity. Through demonstrations and guided activities, children will learn abstract painting techniques and be encouraged to develop their unique artistic style. Each week, students will delve into key concepts like proportion, contrast, balance, movement, rhythm, and basic color theory to create striking abstract pieces. This class is ideal for beginner and intermediate artists. No prior experience necessary. This is a 9-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Birgit Raders-Eichinger
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Join your child on a nurturing creative quest. Whether your child has already begun to show an interest in art or you are looking to introduce them to new media in a structured yet caring environment, this class allows even the youngest students to discover their creative side. Students work with air-dry clay, collage, paint, chalk and more. Our early childhood teachers encourage students to talk about their art, providing a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary, particularly words related to colors, shapes, textures, and emotions. Children learn to follow directions in a social setting with support and encouragement of their caregiver, serving as the perfect precursor to preschool. This is a 10-week, 1 hour class for 1 child + 1 adult (parent or caregiver).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $185
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this class, children learn "to see" differences in art. Exploration of bright vs. light, colors, line differences: straight/curved, short/long and thick/thin and include them in their artwork. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking and mixed media. Kids and parents get to get messy! Join in the sociability of the artistic class, watching creativity come alive in your child and take some artistic concepts home. Please bring a snack to enjoy during a mid-break story time. This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour, Friday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sharon Henderson
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Students study composition, perspective and shading as they gain exposure to a variety of mediums including graduated pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylic paints. Drawing from still life set-ups, painting in the garden 'plein air' style and self-portraiture are just some of the techniques that will be introduced during this drawing and painting class. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Coyle
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this hands-on class, students will dive into the exciting world of graphic novels and character design. Over the course of the program, teens will learn how to develop original characters, build engaging stories, and bring their ideas to life on the page through drawing, writing, and visual storytelling. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Madison Ketcham
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

For older and more advanced ceramic students, participants work in the ceramics studio where they learn and develop hand-building and wheel-throwing skills. Students have an opportunity to examine works of more advanced artists, before using artist-grade tools and equipment to create their own handmade pieces. Instruction is tailored to each student's individual ability and needs. This is a 10-week class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Veronica McLaughlin
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class is for high school students looking to deepen their skills in 2D composition and life drawing. Working from various still life arrangements, students will create detailed realistic and expressive compositions from life using pencils and chalk pastels. Students will benefit from highly individualized instruction in a small class setting. As many college art programs and art schools require observational work in portfolio submissions, this class will also provide the opportunity to create a strong and essential portfolio piece. New students and repeat students welcome - each session explores different topics and still set-ups. This is a 5-week, 2.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sarah Colby
Cost: $230
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this course, children discover new mediums and ideas in art. They begin to identify differences in art such as distinguishing between bright and light, as well as dull and dark colors, find basic shapes within larger objects, and identify types of lines, such as long/short, thick/thin, and straight/curved, then include them in their work. Enrich your child's school-based art program with a more in-depth exploration of art. Employing a wide range of mediums, including drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media, this is an exciting opportunity for children who are looking to take their artistic learning to the next level. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. Saturday class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Susan Branco
Cost: $280
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques. You decide the subjects and how to color them. Come join the fun as we "go to the movies!" This is a 10-week, 1.5-hour class, held on Saturdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 9-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $260
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn to draw funny faces and silly scenes incorporating the tips and tricks of cartooning, including the use of exaggeration to make characters come to life and tell a story. Campers work from well-known cartoons, reference pictures, and their own imaginations! This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Throw yourself into the art of making pottery! Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing skills in this popular ceramics class while creating functional and sculptural forms. Spend time building your pieces, then experiment with design and colorful glazes. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hr. class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Nicole Lee
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This one-day, no-pressure class is the perfect way to explore your creativity—no experience needed! Ages 11+ In this relaxed and supportive workshop, we’ll create four small paintings (11×14 or smaller), each inspired by one of the four seasons in the beautiful Driftless Area. You’ll be gently guided step-by-step through the process, with plenty of encouragement and personal attention along the way. We’ll provide four reference images to work from, but you’re welcome to bring your own photos or anything that inspires you—especially snapshots you’ve taken of nature in your favorite season. By the end of the day, you’ll have a lovely, themed set of seasonal paintings to take home—plus new skills and confidence to keep creating.
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Richard Washburn
Cost: $100
Sponsor: River Arts Gallery
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Bring your young artists to join us in the ceramics studio as we learn various hand-building methods for creating and decorating ceramic masterpieces. Each week's project will include a method of constructing clay by hand (pinch, coil, slab, etc.) and plenty of opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. After students construct a clay piece and paint it with colorful glazes, projects will be fired in electric kilns. Students should bring their imagination and be prepared to get messy as we dive into the world of functional and sculptural ceramics. This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour, after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Carolyn Coyle
Cost: $285
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Learn how to draw almost anything by learning how to really look! Using simple shapes and lines, young artists can learn how to create amazing drawings step-by-step. We will have fun using pencils, markers, oil pastels and watercolors to draw all sorts of creatures and critters that live on the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky! “Step-by-Step” drawing techniques can help young artists gain confidence and encourage them to create more complex compositions. This is a 5-week class on Tuesdays after school.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Candy Stringer
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come and learn how to draw and paint realistic animals as well as your favorite characters from Pixar, Disney and Dreamworks movies. Explore drawing and painting using many different mediums and techniques. You decide the subjects and how to color them. Come join the fun as we "go to the movies!" This is a 10-week, 1.5 hour class, held on Tuesdays.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Mark Gruener
Cost: $275
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This 9-week course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This student-centered class will help build essential knowledge of drawing and painting fundamentals, skill sets in working from observation, and confidence in using imagination to create successful and joyful images. Students will explore different approaches to art, working from life by arranging unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and observing nature in the garden. Photo references, or other sources will also be used. Join us Tuesdays after school to create art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Thompson
Cost: $250
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Come get in the spooky spirit of the season! Join us for an afternoon of clay together with your child to create a friendly little black cat on a pumpkin perch. Learn the basics of working with kiln-fired clay and colorful glazes while you make one project together with your child. If you each want to create your own project, please register yourself and each child separately. Ages 6 and up with an adult. All works created will be fired and ready for pick up approximately two weeks after the workshop.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Cost: $55
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This 8-week course is designed for beginners who want to explore drawing and painting, as well as for more experienced students looking to enhance their college portfolio. Gain confidence experimenting with a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. This student-centered class will help build essential knowledge of drawing and painting fundamentals, skill sets in working from observation, and confidence in using imagination to create successful and joyful images. Students will explore different approaches to art, working from life by arranging unique still-life setups, portrait sessions, and observing nature in the garden. Photo references or other sources will also be used. Join us on Saturday mornings to create art!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Annie Thompson
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Starting with the fundamentals of photography, students learn about camera settings and composition from award-winning photographer Laura Ducceschi. Demonstrations and slideshows illustrate the concepts, then students put theory into practice creating photographs outside. They receive regular feedback during class critiques. Bring your own single lens reflex (DSLR) or mirrorless camera for this class. A compact camera is acceptable but will not have all the functionality. Phone cameras are not acceptable for this course. Every student needs to bring a fully charged camera battery and memory card to each class to shoot freely. This is a 7-week, 1.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Laura Ducceschi
Cost: $195
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

If you have a passion for fashion, come learn to communicate your vision through drawing! Students will master the basics of fashion design using illustration techniques, experimenting with various artistic mediums, and learning to execute quick sketches in the “croqui" style. Gain insights into body proportions, fabric flow and movement, model poses, and how to effectively translate those ideas into your designs.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Lucy Rhodes (Butler)
Cost: $165
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

The world of stone carving is at your fingertips! Have fun learning to carve stone using traditional hand and power tools. Students choose a raw piece of soapstone or alabaster on their first day of class. Following step-by-step instructions about basic stone carving techniques, students turn a block of stone into a 3-Dimensional sculpture, using hammers, chisels and other tools. Camaraderie working with others helps students watch and adapt new ideas and techniques, enhancing their knowledge, experience, and understanding of sculpting stone. All tools and materials are included. Safety glasses will be provided. This class is a 6-week, 1.5 hour after school class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Piera Raffaele
Cost: $175
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class is for high school students looking to deepen their skills in 2D composition and life drawing. Working from various still life arrangements, students will create detailed realistic and expressive compositions from life using pencils and chalk pastels. Students will benefit from highly individualized instruction in a small class setting. As many college art programs and art schools require observational work in portfolio submissions, this class will also provide the opportunity to create a strong and essential portfolio piece. New students and repeat students welcome - each session explores different topics and still set-ups. This is a 5-week, 2.5-hour class.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Sarah Colby
Cost: $230
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

If you’re a beginner or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this all-inclusive (minus airfare) bootcamp-style retreat in Provence is for you. Learn traditional techniques, build confidence, and discover the joy of painting in a supportive, immersive environment. Created by founder Julie Snyder, this workshop includes painting drills, demos, one-on-one sessions, and expert feedback—all designed to help you grow. Work alongside experienced instructors at a historic 13th-century château overlooking the Luberon Valley. Enjoy plein air sessions on the estate and excursions to nearby villages, vineyards, and markets. Whether you’re new to art or transitioning to plein air, this unforgettable experience will elevate your skills while letting you soak up the beauty, culture, and charm of southern France.
 
Location: Provence, France
Instructor: Julie Snyder, Shirley Hambrick & more
Cost: $5,250 USD (All inclusive minus airfare)
Sponsor: Workshops in France
Website, email, 818-533-2363

Jane Hunt returns for another epic landscape workshop hosted by Workshops in France, this time in the heart of Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park. Over nine days, you'll paint majestic lochs, charming towns, and iconic Balmoral Castle surrounded by forested highlands. Jane, an award-winning landscape artist, offers personalized instruction alongside immersive coaching in plein air techniques. The experience includes guided excursions, studio-style demos, and painting time in scenic locations, ideal for both intermediate and advanced painters. Held at a beautiful estate in Royal Deeside, this retreat blends art, nature, and cultural exploration. Whether you’re deepening your outdoor painting skills or seeking inspiration from dramatic Scottish landscapes, this workshop promises transformative artistic growth and unforgettable memories. All inclusive (minus airfare)
 
Location: Highlands, Scotland
Instructor: Jane Hunt
Cost: $6,200 USD (All inclusive minus airfare)
Sponsor: Workshops in France
Website, email, 8185332363

Award-winning figurative artist Ruth Fitton leads an inspiring workshop on Scotland’s rugged east coast. Immerse yourself in an all-inclusive (minus airfare) painting retreat designed to deepen your representational skills through immersive plein air and studio instruction. Over several days, you’ll explore dramatic coastal scenes and scenic countryside under Ruth’s expert guidance. Expect intensive demos, group painting sessions, and individual coaching in techniques such as narrative portraiture, texture, form, edge control, and alla prima brushwork. Held at a beautiful estate in the region, the experience includes accommodation, meals, and ground transportation. Whether you're refining studio practices outdoors or embracing the Scottish landscape as your palette, this workshop promises transformative learning, artistic growth, and unforgettable creative experiences.
 
Location: Angus, Scotland
Instructor: Ruth Fitton
Cost: $6,300 USD (All inclusive minus airfare)
Sponsor: Workshops in France
Website, email, 8185332363

Award-winning watercolorist Marc Folly leads an immersive 9-day workshop in the scenic Languedoc region of Southwestern France. With his masterful control of light, color, and unconventional subjects—from sunlit interiors to industrial settings—Marc offers a poetic and bold approach to watercolor painting. The workshop is all-inclusive (minus airfare) and includes château-style accommodation at a historic olive-mill estate, meals and ground transportation. Expect daily demos, guided exercises, group critiques, and personalized one-on-one feedback under Marc’s expert instruction. Enjoy excursions to hilltop villages, markets, vineyards, and private vineyards as painting inspiration. Whether you're experienced or simply seeking creative expansion, this retreat promises artistic growth, camaraderie, and deep immersion in one of France’s most captivating regions.
 
Location: Moulin in Languedoc, France
Instructor: Marc Folly
Cost: $5,600 USD (All inclusive minus airfare)
Sponsor: Workshops in France
Website, email, 818 533 2363

Join master watercolorists Joseph Zbukvic and Lisa Wang for an immersive, all-inclusive (minus airfare) nine-day artistic retreat near the Côte d'Azur. Set on a picturesque vineyard estate minutes from the Mediterranean, the workshop begins with a two-day indoor masterclass led by Lisa, teaching how to create emotive, spontaneous images from photo references. This transitions into four plein air painting days under Joseph’s expert instruction among hilltop villages, estate grounds, and coastal vistas. Expect daily demos, group painting sessions, individual critiques, and supportive coaching all included—plus estate accommodation, meals and ground transportation. Non-painting partners welcome. Whether you’re advancing your watercolor practice or seeking fresh inspiration, this retreat offers transformative learning in stunning southern France.
 
Location: Côte d'Azur, France
Instructor: Joseph Zbukvic & Lisa Wang
Cost: $6,100 USD (All inclusive minus airfare)
Sponsor: Workshops in France
Website, email, 818 533 2363

Join acclaimed plein air artists Josh Clare & Bryan Mark Taylor for an immersive, all-inclusive (minus airfare) painting retreat in Provence, near the Côte d’Azur. Set at a charming historic moulin nestled in the stunning countryside, the workshop blends the emotional resonance of Clare’s expressive light-filled scenes with Taylor’s dynamic cityscape and landscape expertise. Over eight inspiring days, expect guided plein air sessions, daily demos, group critiques, and individualized instruction designed to deepen your understanding of light, atmosphere, composition, and narrative. Included are accommodation, meals, ground transportation and excursions across villages and vineyards. Non-painting partners are welcome too! Whether you’re expanding your technical skills or seeking creative revitalization, this French experience promises artistic growth and memorable immersion in beauty.
 
Location: Provence, France
Instructor: Josh Clare & Bryan Mark Taylor
Cost: $6,150 USD (All inclusive minus airfare)
Sponsor: Workshops in France
Website, email, 818 533 2363

“Painting Music” is an intuitive painting and drawing, open session for everyone. No painting or drawing skills are needed. Move your paint as the music tells you... on a canvas or in your sketchbook. I create a one-hour playlist of the different subjects each week. You may paint one painting or 10 or as much as you want. No rules. You may interpret the music as figurative or abstract, anything goes! The camera of your device will be pointed to the working area, so we can also see the progress, and be inspired. After the session, we look at each other's artwork and talk about the process.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Tali Farchi
Cost: $10 per session
Sponsor: Artist Table
Website, email, 0031624903316