of art & design
For Art on Paper classes and studio use, participants must be age 14 or older.
Cancellations: For a refund, the Crafts Center staff must be notified of a cancellation at least 7 days before the class or workshop begins; $10 is non-refundable. If the class or workshop is cancelled by the Crafts Center, you will receive a full refund.
Absences: To receive the best experience and get the most out of your class, attendance at all classes is important as there are no provisions for make-up sessions for missed classes.
Instructor: Zahra Zamani
Learning how to draw faces in this course starts with practicing to draw a classical sculpture. The proportions of the human face and how the measures are related to the different parts of the head structure will be explained. Finally, the use of shades for volume and form accentuation will be taught. The materials for this course are pencils with different hardness and simple paper. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies and will receive a supply list upon registration. (If you have no supplies on hand, expect to pay $20 – $35 for supplies at a local art supply store.) See Zahra’s portrait drawings at www.behance.net/zzamanidrawings.
Monday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning August 26 (skip Sept. 2)
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
WATERCOLOR I – BASIC WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Laura Azzi
For beginners only. Students will be taught the basics, from brush strokes to color mixing to applying water media paint. Color theory and composition will be covered. Come express your creative self through watercolor for relaxation and enjoyment. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies and will receive a supply list upon registration. (Expect to pay $35 – $45 for supplies at a local art supply store.) See Laura’s paintings at www.lauraazzifinearts.com.
Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning August 27
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
ACRYLIC PAINTING I 
Instructor: Kirk Adam
For beginners only. An excellent class for those who have never painted. You’ll learn about composition, value, materialism, space, volume, techniques, and color. Students work from still life to learn skills and then have the opportunity to paint their desired subjects. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies and will receive a supply list upon registration. Expect to pay $40-$100 for supplies (depending on the items & brands you choose to purchase).
Section A: Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning September 4
Section B: Wednesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning October 16
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
Instructor: Zahra Zamani
Students who are competent in drawing pencil portraits can continue their experience in this class to add color and life to their paintings. Through this course the steps to paint a portrait and how to achieve a color balance are explored. For beginners, the practice would be from still life image or sculpture. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies and will receive a supply list upon registration. (If you have no supplies on hand, expect to pay $20 – $45 for supplies at a local art supply store.) See Zahra’s portrait drawings at www.behance.net/zzamanidrawings.
Monday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning October 14
Prerequisites: Completion of Portrait Drawing with Pencil class or equivalent, or competency in portrait drawing.
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
WATERCOLOR II – CREATIVE WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Laura Azzi
Those who have previously learned the basics of watercolor will expand their knowledge of layering with color, light and texture to create natural and expressive paintings. Mixed media techniques will also be explored. Students are responsible for providing their own supplies and will receive a supply list upon registration. (Expect to pay $35 – $45 for supplies at a local art supply store.) See Laura’s paintings at www.lauraazzifinearts.com.
Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, beginning October 15
Prerequisites: Watercolor I class, Watercolor Cards workshop, or equivalent.
Class fee
I = $49
II = $88
III = $98
WATERCOLOR HOLIDAY CARDS (Workshop) 
Instructor: Laura Azzi
No experience needed. Tap into your imagination to create small, simple original designs for the holidays. These cards are a gift themselves! Come have a wonderful time with friends and family. All skills levels welcome. Bring a lunch or snack. (If you have no supplies on hand, expect to pay $35-$45 for supplies at a local art supply store.) See Laura’s paintings at www.lauraazzifinearts.com.
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Workshop fee
I = $17
II = $30
III = $33
CRAFTS CENTER INFORMATION: 919.515.2457