Youth
Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them
Instructor: Michele Davis Petelinz
Ages: 7-11 years
Fee: $116 Resident / $131 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 – April 16, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Register for Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them
We'll create fantastic creatures, letting our imaginations run wild! We'll build them out of recycled materials, polymer clay, paper, paint, oil pastel, fabric, yarn and more. What will you make? A dinobird with scales? A striped catdragon with webbed feet? A blue box turtle with spiky hair? Come create with us! Supplies included. 6 Sessions.
Youth Sewing Continued
Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin
Ages: 9-14 years
Fee: $101 Resident / $116 Non-resident
Date & Time: Monday, February 3 – February 24, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Register for Youth Sewing Continued
Once you've taken the beginning class you can take this class and decide on a new project from the instructors suggestions. You may bring in your sewing machine for comfort and ease between home and Sertoma or use the Brother machines on hand. Students will be required to purchase a supply list based on the project they choose and bring to the second class. $5 supply fee paid to instructor to cover day one supply. 4 Sessions.
Teen
Sketchbook Drawing for Teens
Instructor: Sarah Clover
Ages: 12-16 years
Fee: $106 Residents / $121 Non-residents
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4 – April 8, 6:00- 7:45 p.m.
Register for Sketchbook Drawing for Teens
This class will explore all types of drawing techniques. Experimenting with contour drawing, gesture drawing, value and shading, composition and perspective; We will emphasis your personal style development. All supplies are included. 6 Sessions.
Jewelry
Beginning Beading
Instructor: Anne Terry
Ages: 13+ years
Fee: $46 Resident / $61 Non-resident
Date & Time: Sunday, February 16- February 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register for Beginning Beading
Learn to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets with beads! Beads, tools, and findings will be provided. Repairing jewelry will also be discussed. 2 sessions.
Bookmaking
Art Journal Workshop
Instructor: Ashley Bonner
Ages: 12+ years
Fee: $109 Residents / $124 Non-residents
Date & Time: Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register for Art Journal Workshop
Enjoy a relaxing weekend filling your notebook with art, poetry, or even your grocery list! We will be going through different fun and relaxing ways to prime and prep the pages in your notebook. There will be opportunities for guided creation as well as independent creation throughout class time. We will talk through different ways you can enjoy using your new art journal during class, and create a list of ideas for use after class ends. $10 supply fee due to instructor at beginning of class for materials. 2 Sessions.
Jewelry
Beginning Metals
Instructor: Sarah West
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $146 Resident / $161 Non-resident
Date & Time: Saturday, February 1- March 1, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Design and construct earrings, pins, pendants, charms or other small objects and tokens in this basic metalworking class. Students will learn to saw, file, hammer and solder wire and sheet metals to create individual projects. Students may purchase and bring in their own silver for projects. Optional jewelry kits will be available for $25. The kit will provide each student with solder, sawblades, drill bits, sandpaper and a small amount of copper to get started on projects. 6 sessions.
Photography
Photography for Beginners
Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $126 Resident / $141 Non-resident
Date & Time: Monday, February 3 – February 24, 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Register for Photography for Beginners
This beginner-friendly course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform your camera from a simple tool to a powerful tool for visual storytelling. Through hands-on practice and instruction, you'll learn--
The fundamentals of photography: Mastering shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and lens usage to capture stunning images.
Compositional techniques: Discover how to frame your shots for maximum impact and emotional resonance.
Editing your photos: Utilize Photoshop and Bridge (trial or subscription) to refine your images and bring your creative vision to life.
No prior experience is required! Whether you're a complete novice or simply looking to refine your skills, this course offers a fun and rewarding learning experience.
Required: DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual functions. Photoshop software on laptop (subscription or trial) Ready to embark on your photographic journey? Sign up today! 4 sessions.
Exercise
Sertoma Kripalu Yoga Beginning
Instructor: Susan Kilmon
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $53 resident / $68 non-resident
Date & Time: Mondays, March 3 – April 7, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Register for Sertoma Kripalu Yoga Beginning
The ancient art of yoga combines postures for the body, breathing for relaxation and meditation for the mind. Kripalu is a gentle yoga that encourages students to discover their own degree of flexibility rather than push past their limits. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions.
Fibers
Introduction to Japanese Shibori
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $46 resident / $61 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 4, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Register for Introduction to Japanese Shibori
Immerse yourself in the technique of Shibori. Learn to tie and fold your fabric in myriad ways to achieve unique patterns. In this class you will learn the basic methods that will later allow you to explore variations of the technique on your own. Come with white cloth and leave with beautiful, rich, deep indigo patterns on cloth. No prior experience necessary. Students need to bring 2 yards of prewashed 100% white cotton fabric (if too wrinkled it’s best to iron first), all other supplies are included. 1 session.
Embroidered Portraits
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $91 resident / $106 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18 – March 18, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Register for Embroidered Portraits
Learn to paint portraits entirely out of thread. Students will learn basic embroidery and stitching techniques, learn to transfer images from photo or sketch to fabric and learn to transfer colors with stitches versus brush strokes. This is an artistic embroidery class, where students are encouraged to explore and experiment. 5 Sessions. View supply list HERE
Development
Creative REBOOT for Women- Harnessing the Power of Your Enneagram Type
Instructor: Marlene Pelligrino
Ages: 22+ years
Fee: $181 resident / $196 non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 – April 2, 1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Register for Creative REBOOT for Women - Harnessing the Power of Your Enneagram Type
Most creatives have run into blocks at some point. The Enneagram can open a new way of seeing and creating that will help fulfill your desire, longing, and need to create beauty in the world.
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding yourself and others. You will explore who you are, and how it impacts your creative expression. Understanding what drives you, helps free you to unleash your creative passion. Each Enneagram type provides a map for your creative growth and expression.
Through self-discovery, journaling, creative exercises and group sharing, you will learn how to leverage your unique strengths to overcome creative blocks. The class is fun and class members enjoy connecting with one another.
You don’t need to be a working artist to participate in this class. (This is not an art class.) Everyone is artistic! This class to open to all people that identify as female. 5 Sessions.
Sensory Friendly Creative Saturdays
Instructor: Sertoma Arts Center Staff
Ages: All Ages
Fee: FREE
Date & Time: Second Saturday Monthly, January - April, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Register for Sensory Friendly Creative Saturday
Sensory Creative Saturdays are every second Saturday of each month. This free drop-in format series allows attendees to create a masterpiece in the setting of their choosing with the help of instructor, Max Pulley, and Sertoma Arts Center staff.
Sensory Friendly Saturdays will offer accessible accommodations for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Arts Center will provide an accepting and inclusive environment, modifications to sound and lighting, noise-canceling headsets, and a quiet room.
