Experience Classes with Professional Artists in a Gallery Setting
Learn, Explore, Create We offer classes to all ages in a variety of media and processes. Classes are kept small to maintain quality instruction. Personal expression encouraged. *We are currently only offering adult classes at this time. Please visit www.alilarock.com for her summer kids schedule. Creative Classes for Adults; learn, express and enjoy! New Spring and Summer Classes! Do you have the urge to create but aren't sure where to start? Or perhaps you are a practicing artist already but haven't had the time to sit down and create? BDAC's Adult Art classes allow participants to unwind and experience the joy of the creative process. Artists Paul Noot and Ali LaRock will be again offering classes this year for adults in the gallery. These classes teach basic techniques and processes, encourage personal expression, and are a fun way to spend an evening. All supplies are included. To book a private party please email BDAC your request. We require a minimum of 6 participants and a $25 fee to reserve the space for the event. April 25 Recycled Books Instructor: Ali LaRock 6:00 – 8:30pm $35 Use old discarded books (they will be provided but also feel free to bring your own) and explore different ways to transform them into new blank books that can be used for anything or given as a gift! register here April 19 Trinkets & Shrinkets 6:00 – 8:30pm $15 This fun drop-in class will have a variety of unique and upcycled supplies for visitors to make their own jewelry and magnets. register here April 26 and May 3rd Upcycle, Recreate and Reuse. Instructor: Paul Noot 6:00 – 8:00pm $55 Participants will use the current exhibit at BDAC for inspiration. We will use plastic, cardboard, wood and other materials. A great creative class to upcycle and recreate new exciting pieces of art. register here May 19 Repurposed Thrift Store Art. Instructors: Paul Noot and Ali LaRock 1 – 4pm $25 The class will use thrift store and paint-by-number paintings and repurpose them into a new piece of art. Please bring your own piece of art to recreate with. All additional materials provided. register here May 24 Funky Flower Pots Instructor: Ali LaRock $40 6 – 8:30pm Transform terracotta pots into beautiful works of art. Learn basic techniques with acrylic paint-brush handling, paint application, and color mixing to create your funky flower pot! All materials including flower pot provided. register here June 7 Paint Cumulous Clouds Instructor: Paul Noot 6 – 8:30pm $35 The class will view the current exhibit, “The Sky is the Limit” for inspiration. We will look at clouds and learn acrylic techniques to create sky themed paintings full of cumulous clouds. register here June 14 Paint Sunsets & Sunrises. Instructor: Paul Noot 6 – 8:30pm $35 The class will view the current exhibit, “The Sky is the Limit” for inspiration. We will look at photographs of sunsets and sunrises and learn basic acrylic techniques used to create these two beautiful times of day. register here June 21 Northern Lights and Starry Skies. Instructor: Paul Noot 6 – 8:30pm $35 The class will view the current exhibit, “The Sky is the Limit” for inspiration. Participants will get inspiration from photographs of night skies and the northern lights. Basic acrylic techniques will be taught to help create these night time skies. register here June 28 Turn Wine Into Art Instructors: Paul Noot and Ali LaRock 6 – 8:30pm $35 Transform old wine bottles into works of art! Learn fun techniques to paint and collage bottles. Bottles and materials will be provided. Participants will also learn the steps in prepping the bottles so they can continue on their own after the class. register here July 9 & 10 Flowers and Watercolor. Instructor: Paul Noot 6 – 8:30pm $55 Participants will look at the beautiful flower arrangements in the “Art in Bloom” exhibit for inspiration. Basic watercolor techniques will be offered to help students create their own floral themed art. register here July 12 Paint Yourself Calm Instructor: Ali LaRock 6 – 8:30pm $35 Get lost in art and give yourself a chance to experience the joy of creating. This class offers fun approaches with watercolor paint that lend themselves to feelings of calm, introspection, and freedom. No previous painting experience required. Art is for everyone! register here |
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