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.

All materials are included, all you have to do is reserve your spot and show up!

Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Workshop

Get introduced to the art of Chinese calligraphy and painting. An ancient art form that uses ink and brush to create elegant designs on “Xuan” paper (also known as rice paper). In this class you’ll view a demonstration of the traditional Chinese brush techniques and you’ll be provided the tools to practice those techniques. Your Chinese name can be provided to you during class upon request!

Instructor: Margaret Moholt

Cost: $25 per participant

Class size: 10 participants maximum

Age: Ages 18 and up

Lampworking – Glass Bead Making Workshop

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: $90 per participant per session

Class size: 6 participants maximum

Age: Ages 16 and up

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Learn to add creative flair to correspondence, invitations, decorations, art projects and more! In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the art of modern calligraphy. You’ll be provided with a lettering workbook to practice on while you receive step by step guidance. You’ll learn the basic calligraphy alphabet and beginner techniques to practice making letter forms. You’ll learn about the tools and materials every calligrapher needs to get started, and you’ll get to take pens, ink and paper to continue practicing at home!

Instructor: Grecia Enns

Cost: $35 per participant per session

Class size: 12 participants maximum

Age: Ages 16 and up

Relief Printing – Woodcut Printmaking Workshop

Learn the art of Relief Printing. In this workshop you’ll learn to cut away parts of a wood printing surface to create a raised design. You’ll view demonstrations of different techniques and you’ll be provided with the tools to practice those techniques. Using a printing press, you’ll get to print your design on different types of paper. The wood block you’ll be carving will be 7 x 9 in. There will be black and white picture printouts for you to select from, but feel free to bring your own!

Instructor: Jim Johnson

Cost: $65 per participant per session

Class size: 9 participants maximum

Age: Ages 16 and up

Relief Printing – Woodcut Printmaking on Fabric!  Workshop

Learn the art of Relief Printing on Fabric! In this workshop you’ll learn the same techniques taught in our previous relief printing classes but you’ll get the opportunity to print your designs on fabric with special ink! Bring your own fabric products such as totes, bandanas, or clothing (natural fibers will work best).  You’ll create a new relief print in class but feel free 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

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 WORKSHOP

Monthly Figure Drawing Sessions

Second and fourth Wednesday of every month
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Drop-in Open Session
Bring your own supplies – Nude model provided.
No instructor

18+ Only
SESSION TUITION: $10 per session (paid at session)

WEEKLY OPEN STUDIOS

Afternoon Open Studios for Adults

Wednesdays or Thursdays
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bring your own supplies and utilize the Learning Studio space for three and a half hours while making connections with other artists. No instructor.

CLASS TUITION: $25 per quarter (paid quarterly to Arts Visalia)