Adult Art Workshops are an excellent way to build skills for all levels of artists: beginning to advanced. We offer workshops that introduce you to new techniques and mediums that are designed to empower artists in a welcoming community space.
Arts Visalia Education
Art Classes for Adults
Adult Workshops
All materials are provided. Just book your class and show up!
Acrylic Painting Workshop – Saturday 1/24/26
Join artist Jacob Carson for an acrylic painting workshop. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the painting process, compositions, paint mixing, and color theory. This hands-on class is perfect for adults looking to level up skills, build confidence, and leave with a finished painting.
Instructor: Jacob Carson
Cost: $45 per participant
Class size: 12 participants maximum
Class time: 12pm-3pm
Age: Ages 18 and up
Instructor: Jacob Carson
Cost: $45 per participant
Class size: 12 participants maximum
Class time: 12pm-3pm
Age: Ages 18 and up
Lampworking (Glass Bead Making) Workshop – Sunday 1/25/26
Learn the art of Lampworking. In this workshop you’ll be mesmerized by the properties of glass as you create unique glass beads. You’ll view demonstrations of different techniques and you’ll be provided with the tools to practice those techniques. Most of your beads will be ready to be taken home that same day. Glass beads can be used to create jewelry, home décor or even garden décor.
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $95 per participant
Class size: 6 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-5pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Woodcut Printmaking Workshop – Sunday 2/22/26
Relief Printing/Woodcut Printmaking Workshop
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Lampworking (Glass Bead Making) Workshop – Sunday 3/22/26
Learn the art of Lampworking. In this workshop you’ll be mesmerized by the properties of glass as you create unique glass beads. You’ll view demonstrations of different techniques and you’ll be provided with the tools to practice those techniques. Most of your beads will be ready to be taken home that same day. Glass beads can be used to create jewelry, home décor or even garden décor.
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $95 per participant
Class size: 6 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-5pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Screen Printing Workshop – Sunday 4/12/26
Learn the art of Screen Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you will learn the many steps in preparing screens as well as properly exposing them. You can print on paper we’ll provide, you’ll get one tote bag to print on, and you can also, bring your own fabric products or clothing to print on (natural fibers work best).
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 8 participants maximum
Class time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 8 participants maximum
Class time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Woodcut Printmaking Workshop – Saturday 6/6/26
Relief Printing/Woodcut Printmaking Workshop
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Screen Printing Workshop – Sunday 7/12/26
Learn the art of Screen Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you will learn the many steps in preparing screens as well as properly exposing them. You can print on paper we’ll provide, you’ll get one tote bag to print on, and you can also, bring your own fabric products or clothing to print on (natural fibers work best).
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 8 participants maximum
Class time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 8 participants maximum
Class time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Woodcut Printmaking Workshop – Saturday 8/1/26
Relief Printing/Woodcut Printmaking Workshop
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Screen Printing Workshop – Sunday 8/30/26
Learn the art of Screen Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you will learn the many steps in preparing screens as well as properly exposing them. You can print on paper we’ll provide, you’ll get one tote bag to print on, and you can also, bring your own fabric products or clothing to print on (natural fibers work best).
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 8 participants maximum
Class time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 8 participants maximum
Class time: 11:30am-3:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Woodcut Printmaking Workshop – Sunday 9/27/26
Relief Printing/Woodcut Printmaking Workshop
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design that you can print on paper or fabric! You’ll receive one tote bag to print your design on, but feel free to bring your own fabric products to print on (natural fibers will work best). You’ll create a new relief print in class but you are welcome to bring the designs you created in our previous classes as well!
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Cost: $65 per participant per session
Class size: 9 participants maximum
Class time: 11am-4:30pm
Age: Ages 16 and up
*for a full refund please cancel at least 7 days prior to the start of class, otherwise class fee will be non-refundable. In the unlikely event that the class is cancelled by Arts Visalia, the class fee will be refunded.
MONTHLY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Adult Sketch Class – One Saturday Per Month
Join artist Benny Jordan for a relaxed, two hour creative session focused on building drawing skills and confidence. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Benny will offer guided prompts, practice time, and a welcoming space to draw and connect.
Instructor: Benny Jordan
Cost: $35 per participant per session
Class size: 12 participants maximum per session
Class time: 12pm-2pm
Age: Ages 18 and up
Instructor: Benny Jordan
Cost: $35 per participant per session
Class size: 12 participants maximum per session
Class time: 12pm-2pm
Age: Ages 18 and up
Class Dates for 2026:
1/31, 2/21, 3/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22, 9/26, 10/24, 11/21, 12/19
Figure Drawing Sessions – Two Wednesdays Per Month
Join us for an elegant night of drawing the human form. This is a drop in session, bring your own materials. Nude model provided.
No Instructor but there will be a facilitator present.
Cost: $10 per participant per session
Class size: 25 participants maximum per session
Class time: 7pm-9pm
Age: Ages 18 and up Only
No Instructor but there will be a facilitator present.
Cost: $10 per participant per session
Class size: 25 participants maximum per session
Class time: 7pm-9pm
Age: Ages 18 and up Only
Session Dates for 2026: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/22, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/25, 12/9, 12/23
Open Studio Sessions – Wednesdays and Thursdays
Join fellow artists for open studio time at Arts Visalia! Bring your own materials, we’ll provide the creative space (tables, chairs, easels). Make time to create!
No Instructor but staff will be present.
Session size: 12 participants maximum per session
Session time: 12pm-3:30pm
Age: Ages 18 and up Only
Payment Options: $100 for the year, or $25 per quarter, or $15 for 1 month, or $8 for 1 week
Session Dates for 2026: January: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, February: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, March: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, April: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, May: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, June: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, July: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, August: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, September: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, October: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, November: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 December: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 30
No Instructor but staff will be present.
Session size: 12 participants maximum per session
Session time: 12pm-3:30pm
Age: Ages 18 and up Only
Payment Options: $100 for the year, or $25 per quarter, or $15 for 1 month, or $8 for 1 week
Session Dates for 2026: January: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, February: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, March: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, April: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, May: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, June: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, July: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, August: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, September: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, October: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, November: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 December: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 30
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