Thornton Arts Academy

Experiment with painting, drawing, and various art techniques. Supplies included. $55R/NR TACC 

Ages 9-12 (Tuesdays): #193500-C Jan 6-Feb 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Ages 6-8 (Tuesdays): #193500-A Mar 31-Apr 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Create functional pottery using fired and air-dried clay. Supplies included. $80R/NR AAC

Ages 8-12 (Wednesdays): 

#193515-A Jan 7-Feb 4, 4:30-6 p.m.

#193515-B Feb 18-Mar 18, 4:30-6 p.m.

#193515-C Apr 1-29, 4:30-6 p.m.

Collaborate with other youth and professional muralists to create large mobile history murals celebrating the city's 70th anniversary. Supplies included. Free with funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Ages 12-18:

Mondays: #193502-A Feb 23-Mar 23, 4:00-5:30 p.m. TACC

Thursdays: #193502-B Feb 12-Mar 12, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Cancelled; check back for summer class info.

Learn how to take world-class photos from a professional photographer using the camera you have. Learn beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques with cell phones, DSLR or plastic cameras. Other materials provided. $45R/NR TACC

Ages 6-12 (Wednesdays):

#193501-A Feb 18-Mar 18, 5:15-6:15 p.m. (New time!)

#193501-B Apr1-29, 5:15-6:15 p.m. (New time!)

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor including materials, color mixing, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and approaches for landscape and still life. Supply list provided a week before class. $60R/NR

Ages 18+ 

Tuesdays: #196599-A Jan 6-Feb 3, 6-8 p.m.  TWRC

Thursdays: #196599-B Feb 19-Mar 19, 6-8 p.m.  TACC

Explore a specific methodology for painting stenciled images with acrylic paint to create a stained-glass effect. Special three-day course. Supply list provided a week before class. $45R/NR

Ages 18+ (three Wednesdays): 

#196500-A Jan 7-21, 6-8 p.m.  Canceled

#196500-A Apr 1-15, 6-8 p.m..  TACC

Learn acrylic painting techniques while working from a variety of subject matters. Different drawing exercises introduced each week to start or improve skills. Supply list provided a week before class. $60R/NR

Ages 18+ (Thursdays): #196502-A Jan 8-Feb 5, 6-8 p.m. TACC

Explore the wonders of what you can do with a sketchbook. Learn how to put down ideas, feelings, thoughts and plans in a creative inspiring way. Engage with experimenting with mediums and learning the artist process. All skill levels welcome. Supply list provided a week before class. $50R/NR

Ages 18+ (Tuesdays): #196555-A Feb 17-Mar 17, 6-8 p.m. TACC

Learn the basics of tapestry weaving on looms including a variety of techniques like plain weave, knotted pile, inlay, and soumak. Special three-day course (no class Feb 16 and Mar 14). All materials provided. $100R/NR

Ages 18+ (Saturdays): #196590-A Feb 21-Mar 21, 1-4 p.m.  TWRC

Have written or visual work waiting to be shared with the world? Learn how to polish and publish it using traditional and self-publishing methods. Attendees bring a notebook; all other materials provided. Free with registration.

Ages 16+: #191522-A Feb 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TACC

Note: Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

OZ Gallery artist, Yasmine "Yazz" Atmore, will share how she creates her artwork using storytelling, collage, and floral elements. Attendees will make and take their own works of art. All supplies included. Free with registration.

Ages 11+: #191515-A Mar 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TACC

Note: Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.