Upcoming Adult Workshops at Arts Visalia
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Creative Art Retreat
Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm each day
Instructor: Kirk Cruz
Have you always wanted to explore art but didn’t feel like you could? Kirk Cruz breaks through all the barriers of making art in this three-Saturday retreat designed to take you from the very beginning of art making to a finished, display-ready painting in a supportive and friendly environment. Previous Kirk Cruz workshop attendees will continue to grow their skills as well.
Skill Level and Materials: This workshop is for all levels. Materials will be provided for the workshop.
TUITION: $125 per person for all three days
Woodcut Printmaking
Saturday, October 7
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Instructor: Jim Johnson
Learn how to carve images into wood and how to use a manual relief printing press. Woodblock printing was popularized by the Renaissance and is still used today by many artists and designers.
Skill Level and Materials: This workshop is for all levels. Materials will be provided for the workshop.
TUITION: $65 per person
Modern Calligraphy Holiday Cards
Saturday, November 18
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Grecia Enns
Explore the art of calligraphy with professional calligraphy artist Grecia Enns. Learn the step-by-step techniques to hand-letter your own beautiful cards for the holidays.
Skill Level and Materials: This workshop is for all levels. Materials will be provided for the workshop.
TUITION: $35 per person
Silver Nature Jewelry Making
Saturday, December 16
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Negar Shams
Learn how to craft your own sterling silver pendant or earrings inspired by the natural world. Skilled local artist Negar Shams will take you step by step through the process of turning pieces of nature into artful jewelry using fine metal clay and heat treatments.
Skill Level and Materials: This workshop is for all levels. Materials will be provided for the workshop.
TUITION: $85 per person
MONTHLY WORKSHOP
Monthly Figure Drawing Sessions
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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
Noon-3:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and utilize the Learning Studio space for three and a half hours while making connections with other artists. No instructor.
Wednesday Open Studio currently full. Openings available for Thursday.
CLASS TUITION: $25 per quarter (paid quarterly to Arts Visalia)