February 5, 12, 19th and 26th

Wednesday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Discover the beauty of charcoal and pastels in our Adult Art Class!

In this class, you'll start by exploring the fundamentals of charcoal drawing, learning how to create depth and texture with value.

As the class progresses, you'll move into the world of pastels, experimenting with color and blending techniques to create vibrant and expressive works of art.

We will guide you through each project, helping you develop your skills and confidence as an artist. Join us for a fun and inspiring artistic journey.

Tuition includes a $25 supply fee.  Every student will get their own charcoal drawing kit to take home with them at the end of the class.

Ages 18 +

February 6, 13, 20th and 27th

Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Discover the beauty of charcoal and pastels in our Adult Art Class!

In this class, you'll start by exploring the fundamentals of charcoal drawing, learning how to create depth and texture with value.

As the class progresses, you'll move into the world of pastels, experimenting with color and blending techniques to create vibrant and expressive works of art.

We will guide you through each project, helping you develop your skills and confidence as an artist. Join us for a fun and inspiring artistic journey.

Tuition includes a $25 supply fee.  Every student will get their own charcoal drawing kit to take home with them at the end of the class.

Ages13 + Mixed Teen and Adult Class

February 7, 14 and 21st

This intermediate wheel-throwing class is perfect for those who have mastered the basics. We'll delve deeper into advanced techniques, such as centering, pulling thinner walls, and trimming. You'll learn to create more complex forms like vases, bowls, and mugs.

This class is ideal for those who want to take their wheel-throwing skills to the next level. Let's get creative and push your limits!

Ages 13+ 

Saturday February 22nd, 9:30am-5pm (with a one hour lunch break)  

How do we develop our figure drawings in order to convey the illusion of weight, action, and three-dimensional reality? In this workshop we will build on a dynamic gestural foundation and explore how to construct the figure dimensionally from simple, versatile volumes that will give our drawings presence and structure. We will then study how light reveals form and how each part of the figure flows into the next, guided by the dynamics of action and the orchestration of shape design.

Schedule:

MORNING- 9:30-10am: Overview/Recap of the Stage 1 Figure Lay-In 

10-11am:  Introduction to  Stage 2: thinking volumetrically 

11-1pm: drawing from the live model w/ demos and feedback

1-2pm: Lunch break

AFTERNOON- 2-3pm: Introduction to Light Logic & Shape Design 

3-5pm live model time with feedback 

About Brenno Kenji:

Brenno is a well-regarded instructor with teaching experience spanning various institutions, including Gage Academy in Seattle, Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and the ID8 School of Art & Design. Brenno's education includes a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, mentorship with artists like Steve Huston and Sunny Apinchapong-Yang, and training in figure painting, composition, and drawing.

 This is one of the best figure drawing workshops I have ever attended. Brenno's approach makes capturing the figure easier than I expected. 

Open to all levels.  Ages 15 + 

Students are required to bring their own supplies. 

Materials List:  All supplies are available for purchase at PFA Studio

Drawing Surface:

-  18 x 24 paper pad. Newsprint or Sketch bond paper are good choices.

- Sketchbook for notes 

Pencils (feel free to bring a selection):

- Charcoal Pencils (2B or 4B)

- Wax-based colored pencils (Prismacolor, Derwent Drawing, or Progresso Pencils are great choices)

Misc:

- Kneaded Eraser

- Utility Knife for sharpening pencil

 All Levels Welcome,Registration includes a $15 supply fee

March 1, 8 and 15th

Saturdays at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

• Weekly for two hours
• Limited to five students

Come play with clay and learn the fundamentals of ceramics wheel throwing. Topics covered include throwing on the wheel, trimming, and glazing techniques. Students will learn to create functional and decorative pieces using the pottery wheel.  

Ages 13+

March 1, 8 and 15

Saturdays at 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Registration includes a $15 supply fee

Saturday Open Studio: A Creative Haven

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring open studio session. This is the perfect opportunity to practice your wheel-throwing and handbuilding skills. You'll have access to our well-equipped studio and guidance from our resident artist.

What to expect:

Independent Practice: Work at your own pace, experimenting with different techniques and styles.

Expert Guidance: Our resident artist will be on hand to offer advice and support.

A Creative Community: Connect with other potters and share your passion for clay.

Open to students with prior wheel experience who can work independently. 

 All Levels Welcome,  Registration includes a $15 supply fee

March 3, 10 and 17th

Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 pm

• Weekly for two hours
• Limited to five students

Come play with clay and learn the fundamentals of ceramics wheel throwing. Topics covered include throwing on the wheel, trimming, and glazing techniques. Students will learn to create functional and decorative pieces using the pottery wheel. 

All levels are welcome.

This is a mixed Teen and Adult Class - Ages 13 +

March 7, 14 and 21st

This intermediate wheel-throwing class is perfect for those who have mastered the basics. We'll delve deeper into advanced techniques, such as centering, pulling thinner walls, and trimming. You'll learn to create more complex forms like vases, bowls, and mugs.

This class is ideal for those who want to take their wheel-throwing skills to the next level. Let's get creative and push your limits!

Ages 13+